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 ==== Step 1 - Selecting files ==== ==== Step 1 - Selecting files ====
  
-Use the **[Add]** toolbar button or drag-and-drop files into the file list to the left of this help file. Ensure that you ONLY add files that contain reader information.+{{ :​pergamonmu:​bison:​readers_01.png?​direct&​200|}} ​Use the **[Add]** toolbar button or drag-and-drop files into the file list to the left of this help file. Ensure that you ONLY add files that contain reader information.
  
 Select the file and use the **[Remove]** toolbar button to remove files added in error. Select the file and use the **[Remove]** toolbar button to remove files added in error.
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 Switch to the **[Options]** tab and review the settings currently in effect for importing the files. Switch to the **[Options]** tab and review the settings currently in effect for importing the files.
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   * **Remove Existing Import Data** - removes any data that is currently in the database import buffer. It is advised that is switched on (default).   * **Remove Existing Import Data** - removes any data that is currently in the database import buffer. It is advised that is switched on (default).
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 ==== Step 4 - Writing into the database ==== ==== Step 4 - Writing into the database ====
  
-Once the import has taken place, the import window will close and you are returned to the main BISON window. BISON will try to perform an initial check of the imported readers to see if they match any already in the database, but this is almost certain to NOT match all of the readers - especially if the readers are new to the school.+{{ :​pergamonmu:​bison:​readers_11.png?​direct&​200|}}Once the import has taken place, the import window will close and you are returned to the main BISON window. BISON will try to perform an initial check of the imported readers to see if they match any already in the database, but this is almost certain to NOT match all of the readers - especially if the readers are new to the school.
  
 ===Matching Readers=== ===Matching Readers===
-Select the **[Review]** tab to view all of the readers that were imported - this will show a check box (which will be red if the reader is currently not known, or green if the reader has been identified in the database), and the reader admission number (if available) and name.+{{:​pergamonmu:​bison:​readers_12.png?​direct&​200 |}}Select the **[Review]** tab to view all of the readers that were imported - this will show a check box (which will be red if the reader is currently not known, or green if the reader has been identified in the database), and the reader admission number (if available) and name.
  
 Use the various search options on the **[Search]** Magnifying Glass toolbar icon to make further searches to try and match the imported readers with those in the database - the more readers you identify automatically,​ the less work you need to do manually! Use the various search options on the **[Search]** Magnifying Glass toolbar icon to make further searches to try and match the imported readers with those in the database - the more readers you identify automatically,​ the less work you need to do manually!
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