GERF Application Import

This page explains how to use the GERF Application Import option.

Overview

The Gippsland Application Import, is s specialised import for Victorian councils in the Gippsland region that use the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund (GERF) module. Refer to the GERF Referrals for Gippsland Councils practice notes. Do not use this import unless you are a council in the GERF scheme.

Administrators from councils that use this system can use this import to add or update applications in bulk.

GERF Applications are required to be imported into an event. You'll need to copy the Event ID into the Categorisation field for this. Refer to Categorisations.

Refer to the register page for general instructions:

Imports

Considerations

When importing consider the following:

• Application ID - use this to update an existing applicant's application

• Location - use this to match by either a code or address

• Code Field - use this to match by asset property number

Categorisations

• Event ID - this is required set this to the specific event you need to import to

Import File

A CSV format file is required with the correct field mappings.

Refer to the Import Field Mappings section in the Import Instructions section for the latest import file requirements.

Import Steps

To import the file:

1. Refer to the general instructions in Imports.

2. In the General section select Type: Register Items

3. For Parsing Rule: select GERF Application Import

4. Under Import File: use the Add file button

5. Save and Check Results