Uploader
  • 26 Sep 2024
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The Uploader allows an authorized person to upload CSV, XML, or JSON* files for searching. After the file is uploaded, contact IMAT professional services to help write a report using the uploaded data.

Note that if using a version prior to 9.0, your search server must be preconfigured to accept uploaded files before they can be used.


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Selecting Files

When selecting files to be uploaded, remember that only CSV, XML, and JSON* files are supported. File sizes are limited to 1 MB or less.

Make sure each file you upload has a unique file name.

Adding files is done one of two ways:

  • Drag and drop the file from a folder or desktop into the upload box of the Uploader.
  • Click Choose Files and select the file or files to upload.

Each selected file is added to a queue before it is uploaded to the server.

Note:
When using Firefox, sometimes CSV files will not load. If you get an error message when trying to add a file, use Chrome or Edge.

This applies to Version 9.x.

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Changing File Names

If you upload two or more files with the same file name, you will have multiple files with the same name in the same store. The main advantage to having unique file names is that the file will be stored in SearchServer with the file name being placed in an indexed field. This makes it possible to search in Store 54 for files with specific names.

  1. Click settings.
  2. Change the file name.
  3. Click Apply.

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Uploading Files

After all the files are selected, upload the files to the server.

  • Click arrow_upward to upload individual files.
  • Click Upload All at the bottom of the screen to upload all files at the same time.

After files are uploaded successfully, they are removed from your screen and a green success message will temporary pop up at the bottom of your screen.


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Pausing Uploads

While in the process of uploading, if you need to pause it for any reason, press the red close found on the file line. It is the icon farthest to the right. Know, though, that unless the file is very large, the file may upload quickly enough that you will not have the opportunity to pause or cancel during an upload.

At this point, you can choose to resume the process by clicking arrow_upward or cancel the upload completely by clicking close


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Canceling Uploads

Before the files are uploaded, you may remove files from the upload queue. Choose one of the two options below:

  • Click close next to the file name.
  • Click Cancel All below the listed files.

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If you have started uploading a file and decide that you need to cancel it, click cancel, close, next the upload icon. It will be the middle icon.


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Identifying Errors

If an error occurs as you are uploading a file, a red error message will temporarily pop up at the bottom of your screen. The files will also remain on the screen. 



Using Uploaded Files

Once the files are uploaded successfully, contact IMAT professional services to acquire help writing reports using the uploaded files.


* JSON files are not allowed in versions prior to 9.0.


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