![]() ![]() ![]() Sometimes, data is very “dirty,” and Report Reader cannot determine what kind of data is being imported and what type of field to create. Report Reader will bring all the dates, both and into IDEA under one mask. Again, in our example, the mask would be mm/dd/yyyy, corresponding to the date. Then set the mask to match the longest date. In our example, that would be the length of. To do this, set the length of the field to exactly the length of the longest date. For example, a file having the dates and can now be set up in Report Reader using one mask. ![]() ![]() IDEA’s Report Reader now has built-in intelligence to read date fields even if the date format is not completely consistent. Look for the PDF called “Importing a File with Report Reader” and “More Examples.” To learn how to create a template to import a print file into IDEA, view the Report Reader Tutorial:Īccess the Start menu and select “All Programs.” Select the “IDEA” folder, and then select the “Documentation” folder. If you can put your cursor on the document and left click and drag, then highlight the data (i.e., name or amount), you can most likely create a template and put it into a database form to work with it. When you get a PDF saved from a system to a file, there is typically data underneath the PDF layer. IDEA can read both structured PDFs and those with irregular sizing and positioning. Report Reader transforms PDFs created by any application into clean data table imports. Below we have outlined a few that require a little attention before you can begin your analysis. In most cases, clients are able to find one of these avenues in which to get their data into IDEA. The Import Assistant in IDEA is our most utilized tool. Some data requires a multi-step approach before it can be imported into IDEA. There are many different file types IDEA can accept, and then clean, merge or join to bring cross-company visualization that leadership needs to make solid decisions backed by reliable data. One of the greatest benefits to CaseWare IDEA is the sheer amount of data it can read and make universally consumable – both in file types and in data length. ![]()
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