Import G/L Accounts

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Overview of FW75UPD

DDI-Connect FundWriter allows you to import G/L accounts into your Chart of Accounts. You can use a variety of formats for your source document, including Comma Separated Values (CSV), excel spreadsheet, fixed width and others.


  • From the DDI Connect main menu, double-click FundWriter
  • Double-click General Ledger Setup
  • Double-click Import G/L Accounts. You will see this screen:


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In order to import a file, you will first have to configure the Import mapping. Click the button to the right of the Import mapping field:


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You will see this screen:


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Mappings tab

To add a new table mapping, click the Add button on the toolbar. The fields will activate for editing:


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The following fields are available on this screen:


Field Description
Mapping name Enter a descriptive mapping name, such as "CSV Format"
File format Click the drop down arrow to select the file format that you are setting up
Header row If your file contains a header row, select this box


Click the Fields tab.


Fields tab

When you click the Fields tab, you will see a screen like this:


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In the Position column, double-click the field row. The screen will enable like such:


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Enter the column position in your spreadsheet for each field listed. Click OK when you have entered the field position. Your screen now appears something like this:


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Click Save to retain your changes. If you are done configuring mapping templates, click OK. You will be returned to the Import G/L Accounts screen:


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