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Import member data

Import your members from an Excel file during initial setup

1

Go to the Excel import

Go to MEMBER → Import from Excel. The field structure will be displayed.

Import from Excel menu

Image 307: Access to the import menu

2

Check the data structure

Read the help displayed at the top of the page to understand the structure. Make sure columns A, B, and C of your file match the expected ones.

Import field structure

Image 308: Import field structure

Help for the structure - part 1

Image 309: Detailed help part 1

Help for the structure - part 2

Image 310: Detailed help part 2

3

Select and import your file

Choose your Excel file and click "Import" to start the import.

Import button

Image 311: File selection and import

4

Add a custom field

To add a custom field, click "Add a new field".

Add a new field button

Image 312: Button to add a new field

Configure the field with the following settings:

Field configuration

Image 313: Field configuration interface

  • Column letter: Specify the Excel column (e.g., W)
  • Field name: Give the field a name (e.g., "Leave date")
  • Type: Select the data type (date, text, number, etc.)
  • Input type: Choose how to enter the data (IN = calendar for dates)

Available checkboxes:

Visible to member checkbox

Image 314: Visible to member

Editable by member checkbox

Image 315: Editable by member

Required checkbox

Image 316: Required field

Click "Validate column changes" to apply the changes.

Result of adding the field

Image 317: Confirmation of the added field

5

Delete a field

To delete a field, completely clear the associated data, then click "Validate column changes".

Deleting the field's data

Image 318: Complete clearing of the field's data

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Warning

During initial setup, you can delete all existing members before importing a new list.

Plugin.ch Manual — Chapter 8: Manage members

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