Importing Information

For you to be able to import data, the file you are importing needs to be of a format that is supported by Mamut Import/Export. You can read more about the various file formats in CSV import formats, Overview.

Tip! Before importing data to Mamut Business Software, it is recommended that you create a backup. If you have a recent backup, you can always restore the system if the import does not turn out the way you wanted. Create a backup by going to File - Backup - Create Backup.

How to import data

  1. Log in, select Import and click Next.
  2. Select the required import format and click Next.
  3. Mark the company database you want to import to.
  4. Enter the path to file and file name of the file you want to import or click on the Search button and browse through to the relevant file.
    Update existing clients/suppliers/products
    : Check this box if you want duplicates to update the existing items instead of creating new items. The checkbox is only available when importing clients/suppliers/products. If you do not check the box, the import will add new items.
  5. Click Import.
  6. Click Close to exit the import wizard after the import has been completed.

The data has now been imported. You can click New if you want to import more files.

Read more about:

Mamut Import/Export

Order import

Customer import

Backup

CSV import formats, Overview

Description of CSV file formats