03 March 2025

Import CDR Files

Use the Imports screen in ebs: central to import CDR-related files.

Imports screen

You can import files into the database to maintain CDR data more easily. The import files contain the following data:

  • XML - allows you to import validation rulesets

    Refer to Use the Validation Screen for further information.

  • Northern Ireland postcode data - this is imported in the form of an MDB file
  • PLAQ (Prescribed List of Approved Qualification) codes - this is imported in the form of an Excel file
  • Priority skills - this is imported in the form of an Excel file
  • RRQ (Register of Regulated Qualifications) - this is imported in the form of a ZIP file consisting of four Excel files

To import a file:

  1. Click the Imports button on the System ribbon.

    Imports button

  2. Click the Open File button on the Admin Commands ribbon.

    Open File button

  3. Locate and select the relevant file, and then click Open.

    Open window in Windows Explorer

    A confirmation message similar to the following is displayed.

    Import confirmation message

  4. Click the Import button to carry out the process.

    A progress bar is displayed. Click Cancel if you want to stop the process.

    Performing Bulk Operation window

    On completion, a message similar to the following is displayed:

    Completion confirmation message

    The Priority Skills and PLAQ imports display the number of processed records.

  5. Click Save changes to complete the import.