Bulk importing Tag Scans

In this article, we show you how to use the Tātou Office Bulk Import feature to quickly import your tag scans to a job.

Before You Start

• Download a copy of our to get started:

  • Template file for Tātou Tags

  • Template file for Packhouse Tags (or any custom tag)

You can open and edit the file using a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel, or Google Sheets.

Make sure to save your spreadsheet as a .xlsx file or .csv file.

Always double-check your import data is accurate and matches the import template exactly. Bulk importing updates a lot of data at once and cannot be undone. If in doubt, upload in small batches and check as you go.

When using Tātou Tags

Step 1: Create a new job

Using the Field App, select the tracking type as Tag&Track:

Note that to import Tag Scans using Tātou Tags, the job needs to follow these settings:

Step 2: Fill in the Details

Using the template, simply create a new row for each Tag Scan, and fill out the appropriate details. A list of the spreadsheet fields and what they mean can be found below:

The tag_number needs to follow the format:

0001.1234 (0001 = employee’s tag number, 1234 = sequential number)

Before importing, make sure your employees have default tags assigned. Tātou Office app uses that information to match tag scans with employees.

Step 3: Import tag scans to a job

Using the Tātou Office App, select the created job, click on the block and import your file:

When using Packhouse Tags (or any custom tags)

Step 1: Create a new job

Using the Field App, select the tracking type as Tag&Track:

Note that to import Tag Scans using Packhouse tags, the job needs to follow these settings:

Step 2: Fill in the Details

Using the template, simply create a new row for each Tag Scan, and fill out the appropriate details. A list of the spreadsheet fields and what they mean can be found below:

Step 3: Import tag scans to a job

Using the Tātou Office App, select the created job, click on the block and import your file:

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