Importing into ACT!

Act! will import data from text files with the extensions *.csv and *.txt.

Importing instructions

1.)	Open the Act! database in which you want to import data.
2.)	From the File menu, Click Import, to open the Import Wizard.
3.)	Click Next.
4.)	On the Specify Source screen, select the type of program or file you want to import from and then click Browse to find the source file. (Be sure to choose the correct file type at the bottom of the dialogue box.)
5.)	Follow the instructions on the screens, clicking Next to advance. If your file is a *.csv file, select the Comma delimiter.
6.)	Click Finish.

The importing records progress indicator appears. If you selected the option to confirm each match on the Specify Merge Options screen, and if duplicate records are found, you can decide to create a new record, merge the record, or skip the import of the record.

Using Predefined Map files for Contacts

Act! provides predefined map files for contacts which let you easily import data from selected programs. If no map is available for the program you are importing from, or the map does not meet your needs, you can create a custom map. For example, you may want to map a contact's name in Outlook to a custom field in ACT! Called "Stockholder."

You can also map data to multiple fields. For example, you can map a contact's first name to the "First Name" and "Salutation" fields.

Disclaimer: These instructions are provided to customers of InfoUSA and its subsidiaries for reference purposes only. Although InfoUSA provides certified technical support and can assist you in importing your data, we cannot infringe upon other third-party software companies by providing specific instructions for their respective applications. Based in this information, InfoUSA technical support may ask you to contact the manufacturer's technical support department for further guidance on issues beyond our qualifications.