Import initial setup data
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Applies To: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Feature Pack, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
If you plan to import data, you must complete this task before you start using Microsoft Dynamics AX in a production environment. Parameters, setup data, default data, and master data are typically imported for initial setup.
Note
In Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 and AX 2012 R2, data is imported only for the current partition.
Click System administration > Common > Data export/import > Import. (The form can also be opened from the initialization checklist.)
In the Definition group field, select a definition group.
A definition group defines the tables and fields into which you will import data. (Click System administration > Common > Data export/import > Definition groups.) Using a definition group is optional.
In the File name field, enter the path of the file, and then click Open.
The file type must be .dat, which is the file type that is used for a Standard export (instead of Excel or Custom) from Microsoft Dynamics AX.
To run the import on the server, select the Execute on AOS check box.
If this option is selected, the file that you selected in step 3 must be on the server, and you must have appropriate permissions to the server folder and the file.
Click the Advanced tab to select additional options for the data import. Click the Batch tab to define batch processing parameters for the import.
Click OK to start the data import.