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3) Click on each column header and select an identifier for that column from
the menu that pops up. Headers that must be included to import a text file
are: Name, Address 1, City, State, and ZIP Code. You may also choose a
pre-formatted set of columns from the Column Order list (click on the
arrow to see the list).
4) If you change any of the column headers, the next screen will give you the
option to save the new set of columns you created as a custom file format
that will appear in the Column Order list in the future. To do this, click on
the check box and enter a name for the new set under Column
Description.
5) Now choose an output file name for the new set of pushpins you will create.
6) Click on Finish. When processing is finished, the new set of pushpins will
be added to your list of places in the Custom Places dialog (select
Custom Places from the Data Import menu).
To Import a Microsoft Excel File:
1) Follow step 1 above.
2) If your Excel file contains more than one sheet, select the sheet containing
the data you want to import from the drop-down menu. If the first row
contains column headings, make sure to place a check mark in the Column
Headings in first row box. Click Next when you are satisfied.
3) Scroll through the columns and use the drop-down menu in the second row
to select the type of information to be included in the pushpin. Keep in
mind the following fields are required for the import process: Name,
Address, City, State, and ZIP Code. When you are satisfied click the
Next button.
4) Select an output file name and location for the finished set of contacts.
Click Finish. When processing is finished, the new set of pushpins will be
added to your list of places in the Custom Places dialog (select
Custom Places from the Data Import menu).