Roster 02 Export in Binary File Format (.bin*)

Requires access to the Task Manager in the System area in Setup. Additionally, for testing purposes be sure the Roster contains recent work code record modifications. If you are not sure whether staffing records are in their most recent state, then perform a quick test. To test, go to the Roster and give a person a Sick work code, then run the task. Remove the Sick code after your test.

The Roster 02 Export supports a binary (.bin) file format. To apply and convert a binary file format, the file name must be prefixed with bin*. For example, “bin.ROS02-(.*).xml” will be written to “ROS02-(.*).bin”. To revert back to the original file format, omit the bin. prefix on the XML file.

Note:

Any use outside of the ROS02 Export task type is not supported and results are undefined.

Task example noted below uses the Roster 02 Export task type:

  1. Go to the Task Manager in the System area in Setup to create a new task.
  2. Click Add.
  3. Enter a name for this job in the General tab.
  4. Enter a name for this task in the Task tab. Generally, the same name provided in the General tab is used here.
  5. Select Roster 02 Export from the Task Type drop-down.
  6. Set your From* and Through* values.
  7. Configure the remaining fields as desired. None Selected returns all items.

>>> > Steps 8 - 9 are required for binary file formats only.

  1. Select CSV in Format*.
  2. Prefix your filename with bin. For example, filename bin.ROSEXP.xml.
  3. Optional - Select Wrap all columns in quotes for CSV.
  4. Click Save.
  5. Return to the List view of the Task Manager. Select your “Roster 02 Export” task, and click Run. Check the Exports folder for *.bin file results.

    The default location is: C:\Program Files\<application name>\integration\export.

  6. Open the exported file in Notepad++ or use a similar tool to view the output.
Parent topic: Task Manager