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Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Import/ExportImport/Export
McGraw-Hill/Irwin Copyright © 2011 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Import/ExportImport/Export
Importing translates data from other Importing translates data from other programs into a format that Peachtree can programs into a format that Peachtree can use. Data can be imported into Peachtree.use. Data can be imported into Peachtree.
Exporting copies Peachtree data into a Exporting copies Peachtree data into a format that other programs can read and use. format that other programs can read and use. Data is exported from Peachtree. Data is exported from Peachtree.
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Importing, p. 695Importing, p. 695
Peachtree
Spreadsheet
Database file
Other accountingprogram
Importing translates data from other programs into a format that Peachtree can use.
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Exporting pp. 695-696Exporting pp. 695-696
Database program
Spreadsheetprogram
Word processing program
Peachtree
Other accounting program
Exporting copies Peachtree data into a format that other programs can use.
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Peachtree TipsPeachtree Tips
The word processing program used to illustrate The word processing program used to illustrate PCA’s exporting feature is Microsoft Word 2007.PCA’s exporting feature is Microsoft Word 2007.
You may use any word processing program that You may use any word processing program that supports ASCII to complete Chapter 17.supports ASCII to complete Chapter 17.
You export data from Bellwether Garden Supply You export data from Bellwether Garden Supply in Chapter 17.in Chapter 17.
You import Bellwether’s chart of accounts into a You import Bellwether’s chart of accounts into a newly set up company.newly set up company.
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Backing up Chapter 17Backing up Chapter 17
Backup Name Backup Name
KBKB Page Page Nos.Nos.
customer.csvcustomer.csv 34 KB34 KB 703703
customer.txtcustomer.txt 34 KB34 KB 703703
The chart below shows the size of the backups made in Chapter 17. Refer to textbook p. 668 for the chart of backups and files saved in Chapters 17, 18, Projects 3 and 4. (There are no backups or saved files in Chapter 16.).
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Glossary of TermsGlossary of TermsChapter 17Chapter 17
Importing, 695Importing, 695
Importing translates data from other Importing translates data from other programs into a format that Peachtree programs into a format that Peachtree can use. Data can be imported into can use. Data can be imported into Peachtree.Peachtree.
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Exporting, p. 695Exporting, p. 695
Exporting copies Peachtree data into a Exporting copies Peachtree data into a format that other programs can read and format that other programs can read and use. Data can be exported from use. Data can be exported from Peachtree.Peachtree.
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Files, p. 696Files, p. 696
Files are a group of related records; for Files are a group of related records; for example, customer files and journal files.example, customer files and journal files.
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Records, p. 696Records, p. 696
Records are a group of fields that contain Records are a group of fields that contain information on one subject; for example, information on one subject; for example, the general journal, purchase journal, cash the general journal, purchase journal, cash disbursements journal, sales journal, or disbursements journal, sales journal, or cash receipts journal.cash receipts journal.
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Fields, p. 696Fields, p. 696
Fields are an individual piece of data; for Fields are an individual piece of data; for example, invoice numbers, account example, invoice numbers, account numbers, debit amount, credit amount.numbers, debit amount, credit amount.
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Comma Separated Values, p. 697Comma Separated Values, p. 697
Comma separated value files (CSV Comma separated value files (CSV extensions) are commonly used for extensions) are commonly used for transferring data between applications in a transferring data between applications in a text-based format.text-based format.
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ASCII, p. 698ASCII, p. 698
ASCII is a acronym for American Standard ASCII is a acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. It is one Code for Information Interchange. It is one of the standard formats for representing of the standard formats for representing characters on a computer. Most word characters on a computer. Most word processing, spreadsheet, and database processing, spreadsheet, and database programs can read ASCII files.programs can read ASCII files.
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Internet Activity, p. 709Internet Activity, p. 70911 Go to the book’s website at Go to the book’s website at www.mhhe.com/yacht2011.
22 Link to Student Edition. Link to Student Edition.
33 In the Choose a Chapter field, select Chapter 17. Observe that the Quizzes and More Resources list includes additional activities. In the Course-wide Content list, link Internet Activities; then link to Part 4 Internet Activities for Chapter 16-18. Select Open or Save. Open or Save.
44 Complete the WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER exercise. Read Complete the WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER exercise. Read steps 1 and 2.steps 1 and 2.
55 Follow the steps shown on the book’s website to complete this Follow the steps shown on the book’s website to complete this Internet activity.Internet activity.
66 Using a word processing program, write a brief summary of what Using a word processing program, write a brief summary of what you find. Include all appropriate website addresses.you find. Include all appropriate website addresses.
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Going to the Net, p. 710Going to the Net, p. 710Access the Peachtree Add-Ons website at Access the Peachtree Add-Ons website at http://www.peachtree.com/productsServices/peachtreeAddOns/. .
Complete the following:Complete the following:1.1. List seven Peachtree add-ons.List seven Peachtree add-ons.2.2. Link to Third-Party Add-Ons, then Point of Sale. The Link to Third-Party Add-Ons, then Point of Sale. The
URL is URL is http://sagepss.com/Solutions.aspx?p=2&v=1%2c4%2c111&b=207%2c208%2c212. . Briefly explain the Point of Sale application.Briefly explain the Point of Sale application.
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Assessment Rubric, p. 713Assessment Rubric, p. 713
Report Navigation Center and LinksFile Name, Extension,
and Report ID
Customer List
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Analysis Question, p. 713Analysis Question, p. 713
What is the purpose of importing and What is the purpose of importing and exporting?exporting?
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