Previewing Meter Readings

You can preview meter readings and import metadata from a meter reading file.

Note

The Preview tool reads all the data in the meter reading file. You cannot filter by reading date or by excluding existing readings. Anything you enter in the Default Time/Date and the Exclude Existing Readings files will be ignored.

To preview meter readings:

  1. Click Meter Reading Entry to open the Meter Reading Entry module.
  2. Click Import Meter Reading from File to open the Import Meter Readings screen.
  3. Select Mobile app file
  4. Select the File to preview.
  5. Click Preview to import readings. The readings are loaded and then displayed in a preview screen.

Readings on the preview screen are colour coded as follows:

  • Red - invalid data
  • Orange - shared, planned outlets and estimated data
  • Green - shared, unplanned outlets

You can access the following tools on the Preview screen toolbar:

Tool Description
Import Meter Readings Start another import or preview
View Resource

View and import any new metadata and resources in the meter reading file.

See Importing Metadata and Resources for more details.

View Party Details Select a row to view the details of the operators for the selected outlet