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title: "Journal Imports"
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This process explains how to  import flat file Payroll Journals  into ProStix. Payroll Journals can be imported from flat files directly into ProStix. The option to import creates the journals as though they were typed manually, therefore the journals still need to be posted. To import Payroll Journals into ProStix, perform the following: 1.  From the  ProStix Main Menu  select  'General Ledger'  then  'Transaction Processing'  then  'Journal Import'.  You are presented with a screen that lists the file format for the import file and a selection option to import either a  Payroll Journal  or a  General Journal . 2. Regardless of the journal type selected, a screen appears giving you the option to either import the journal or to define the import format. 3. Select option ' Payroll Journal Import '. 4. Select option ' Define the Format '.     Define Format 1. The format definition screen allows you to specify the order of fields to be imported and the field separator used within the file. 2. The sequence number assigned to a field can be changed by selecting the appropriate field name, then selecting <F7> to change. The sequence number must be unique however does not need to start with 1 and does not need to go up in single units. 3. After assigning the sequence numbers, select <Enter> to allow you to specify the delimiter used. The valid options are either ' space ' or ' comma '. This selection depends on whether it is a  csv  file being imported or a  space  delimited file. 4. Once you have defined the format you will then be taken back to the ' Payroll Journal Import ' Screen. Select ' Import a Journal '   Importing a Journal 1. The ' Payroll Journal Import ' screen prompts for the path and filename of the file to be imported. If the journal is a payroll journal you are provided with the option to split the journal between 2 periods. Specify the  G/L period  to post to and the  % of journal  to be applied. The journal is imported, prompting you for any missing analysis codes until all entries are imported. CHUI Screenshot GUI Screenshot 2. If the journal does not balance, a message is displayed and the journal is not processed. 3. If successful, a message is displayed prompting you to select <F8> to  confirm processing of the journal . The journal is saved but has a status of suspended, indicating it will not be posted until reviewed and/or completed.