The Inventory Import via SQL will run a predefined script on an external database and add inventory to DMS.  Select Import | Import via SQL | Inventory Import via SQL to execute the import.

The Inventory Import via SQL windows will appear as in the example below:

To import inventory via SQL, perform the following:

1. Inventory Script Name Select the SQL script name from the drop down list.  The SQL script must already exist.
2. Report status filename Enter a filename where the report status will be written or press enter to take the default filename of ImportSQLInvStatus.TXT.  DMS writes the status and any errors to the file entered to this prompt.
3. Click OK to start the import process or Cancel to abort the import.  If OK is selected, DMS will response with the following confirmation window:

Click OK to start the importing of inventory or click Cancel to cancel the import.  If you click OK, DMS will start the import and display the import status on the screen.  When the importing of inventory is finished, DMS displays a message similar to the example below:

During the import you can abort the process by clicking the Abort button.  If the Abort button is clicked, DMS will as you to confirm the abort by displaying the following window.  If your click Yes, the import process will be aborted.  If you click No, the abort will be ignored and the import will continue.