Work Types Property Import Fields

Part of successfully importing items/objects into PSA is the PSA Microsoft Excel Import template (in .xlsx), which contains the necessary predefined tabs which allow you to specify the item/object properties to import.

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PSA Microsoft Excel Import Template: Work Types sheet

This article is designed to facilitate the smooth import of Work Types into PSA using the Excel Import Template (.xlsx). It outlines the available fields, offering administrators concise descriptions to populate their Excel templates effectively. This resource aims to simplify the process, ensuring seamless Work Types imports.

Let us delve into the key fields and empower you to efficiently transfer your Work Types data into PSA.

Caution: Please be advised that it is recommended to fill all fields, even if no changes are intended. Leaving fields blank may result in some values reverting to their default settings.

Work Types Property Import Fields Definitions
Tenrox_Excel_Process_Status Import status (populated by the system after the Work Type import is processed)
UniqueId - Upon Creation: The Unique ID of a new Work Type is automatically populated by the system once the creation process is completed.
- Upon Update: The Unique ID of Work Types being updated must be entered by you, ensuring it matches the one initially generated by the system during the initial import. For further details on how to extract this Unique ID refer to Create a Report to View Unique Ids.
Note: Do not edit this column if you are creating a new Work Type using Excel Import.
Name * Defines the Name of the Work Type (required field)
Work Type _Parent_Name Defines the Name of the Work Type under which a new Work Type is created/Work Type being modified or moved
Id Defines the Work Type's ID
Type TODO To-do
SIMPLE Simple
MEETING Meeting
ACCRUAL Accrual
BREAK Break
Description Description of the Work Type
Billable Defines whether or not the Billable attribute is set at the Work Type level
Note: Enter 1/0 for Yes/No.
Capitalized Defines whether or not the Capitalized attribute is set at the Work Type level
Note: Enter 1/0 for Yes/No.
Enable_ETC Defines whether or not the ETC is enabled on the Work Type.
Note: Enter 1/0 for Yes/No.
Funded Defines whether or not the Funded attribute is set at the Work Type level
Note: Enter 1/0 for Yes/No.
Payable Defines whether or not the Payable attribute is set at the Work Type level
Note: Enter 1/0 for Yes/No.
RandD Defines whether or not the R&D attribute is set at the Work Type level
Note: Enter 1/0 for Yes/No.
Is_Placeholder Defines whether or not the Work Type is a placeholder
Note: Enter 1/0 for Yes/No.
Is_Suspended Defines whether or not the Work Type is suspended
Note: Enter 1/0 for Yes/No.
Color Hexadecimal color code defining the Work Type Example: #00ff66