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Import Wizard: Source tab

The Source tab of the Import Wizard specifies the source of the data to be imported. The contents of the tab depend on the Import type selection at the top of the tab.

The available import types are as follows. Select the type that corresponds to the source of the data that you want to import:

Import Type Description More Information

File

Use to import data from a file:

  • Supported source file types include delimited files and Excel files
  • A single file or multiple files

Importing from one or more source files

External database

Use to import data from an external database. The following database connections are supported:

  • SQL Server
  • Oracle
  • OLEDB
  • ODBC

Importing from an external database

NOTE: The OLEDB source type can also be used to import data from a file. If you want to import from a file that is not one of Axiom Enterprise Decision Support's supported file types, you may be able to use the OLEDB source type. The database connection strings can be configured to pull data from various file types.

The topics in this section detail the requirements and import settings for each import type.