1. Chapter 17: Import/Export
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2. Import/Export
Importing translates data from other programs into a format that Sage 50 can use. Data can be imported into Sage 50.
Exporting copies Sage 50 data into a format that other programs can read and use. Data is exported from Sage 50.
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3. Importing
Sage 50
Spreadsheet
Database file
Other accounting
program
Importing translates data from other programs into a format that Sage 50 can use.
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4. Other accounting program
Exporting
Exporting copies Sage 50 data into a format that other programs can use.
Database
program
Spreadsheet
Word processing
Sage 50
Other accounting program
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5. Sage 50 Tips
The word processing program used to illustrate SCA’s exporting feature is Microsoft Word.
You may use any word processing program that supports ASCII to complete Chapter 17.
You export data from Bellwether Garden Supply in Chapter 17.
You import Bellwether’s chart of accounts into a newly set up company.
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6. Backed up and Saved Files in Chapter 17
Sage 50 Backup (.ptb)
Excel (.xlsx) and Adobe (.pdf) KB
Page Nos.
customer.csv
34 KB
customer.txt
651
Exercise 17-2.ptb
949 KB
659
Exercise 17-2_Chart of Accounts.pdf
70 KB
Exercise 17-2_Chart of Accounts.xlsx
21 KB
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7. Select Import/Export window
For importing and exporting templates, use the Select Import/Export window located on the File menu. Observe that the window is organized by software module: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, General Ledger, Inventory, Jobs, Account Reconciliation, Time/Expense.
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8. Glossary of Terms Chapter 17
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9. Importing
Importing translates data from other programs into a format that Sage 50 can use. Data can be imported into Sage 50.
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10. Exporting
Exporting copies Sage 50 data into a format that other programs can read and use. Data can be exported from Sage 50.
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11. Files
Files are a group of related records; for example, customer files and journal files.
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12. Records
Records are a group of fields that contain information on one subject; for example, the general journal, purchase journal, cash disbursements journal, sales journal, or cash receipts journal.
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13. Fields
Fields are an individual piece of data; for example, invoice numbers, account numbers, debit amount, credit amount.
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14. Comma Separated Values
Comma separated value files (CSV extensions) are commonly used for transferring data between applications in a text-based format.
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15. ASCII
ASCII is an acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. It is one of the standard formats for representing characters on a computer. Most word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs can read ASCII files.
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16. Online Learning Center
Go online to for additional resources. Link to Student Edition, select Chapter 17.
Interactive Testing
Glossary of Terms
Feature Quiz
Narrated PowerPoints
Assessment Rubric
Going to the Net
QA Templates
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17. Going to the Net
Go online to Link to Add-ons (or scroll down the page.)
 Complete the following:
What is included in the Add payroll to Sage 50 list?
What is included in the Add Credit Card Processing list?
Link to Get hosting services. Briefly explain.
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18. Analysis Question What is the purpose of importing and exporting?
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19. Menu Selections and Links File Name, Extension, and Report ID
Assessment Rubric
Report
Menu Selections and Links
File Name, Extension, and Report ID
Customer List
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