Import Journal File

You can create a journal in Greentree Desktop by importing a CSV file using an interface. The CSV file must specify attributes and values for the import and conversion of data into a format that Greentree Desktop can use.

Options Reference

Each option and field on the form is described below. Mandatory options and fields are highlighted in red.

Update log

Enter a user-defined name for the update process. Use this name to recall the update .

Interface

The default value is GL Journal Import From CBA, which is the generic interface format for importing general ledger journal files.

Input file

Specify or browse for the file to import.

Out of GL balance - Abort

Select this option to abort the import process if the transactions in the import file do not balance to zero.

Out of GL balance - Force GL balance

Select this option to force a balancing transaction to the general ledger suspense account when the transactions in the import file do not balance to zero.

Click the Process button to start the import. Once the process is complete, Greentree Desktop updates this form with the process time, batch number, and number of lines processed.