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SmartSimple supports a number of techniques for importing and exporting information. The below table briefly outlines the various techniques available.
Data Flow
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Feature
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Type
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Complexity
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Methodology
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Description
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Import
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Import Wizard
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System Feature
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Low
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Manual
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- One-time, ad-hoc import of information, limited to only organization, or contact records.
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Import
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Auto Loader
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System Feature
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Medium
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Manual / Automated
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- Repeatable import of information regarding any type of record.
- Imported via a file upload to a SmartFolder. The file contents should be a pre-determined format that is first defined in the Auto Loader setup.
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Export
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List Views
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System Feature
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Low
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Manual
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- Any list view can be exported to a downloadable file.
- The export template is customizable and can be configured to represent various data formats.
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Export
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Reports
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System Feature
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Medium to High
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Manual / Automated
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- Reports can be exported to a downloadable file.
- The export template is customizable and can be configured to represent various data formats.
- Reports also support the OData protocol and can be used as an OData source.
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Export
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Workflows
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System Feature
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Medium to High
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Manual / Automated
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- There is a HTTP Post workflow task type, that can be used to perform HTTP posts to an external system based on workflow triggers.
- Only recommended for use by developers.
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Both
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SmartConnect RESTful API
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System Feature
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Medium to High
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Manual / Automated
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- Standard API for any degree of integration.
- Only recommended for use by developers.
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Import
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PDF Parser
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System Feature
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Low to Medium
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Manual
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- Fillable forms in PDF format can be downloaded from SmartSimple, completed offline, and then re-uploaded to create records within SmartSimple.
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Both
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UTA Data Exchange
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System Feature
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Low to Medium
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Manual
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- Allows for data to be transferred strictly between SmartSimple instances.
- Typically used in the Insurance/Medical industry for clients to exchange insurance cases or medical briefs.
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Both
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Microsoft Online File Editor
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Desktop Plugin
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Low
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Manual
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- Desktop plugin that allows direct editing of MSOffice files that have been uploaded into SmartSimple.
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Both
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Microsoft Outlook Synchronization
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Desktop Plugin
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Low
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Manual
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- Desktop plugin that allows synchronization of calendar and contacts between your MS Outlook and SmartSimple.
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Subcategories
This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total.