Schedule an import (Resource Manager)

Use Scheduled Import Resources to define when you want Destiny to automatically import new or updated resource and item records.

Before you schedule an import of resources, ensure you have the following:

  • Name and location of the XML file containing your resource data (on the Destiny server or an SFTP site).
  • The days and frequency your district administration creates a resource data file to be used in Destiny.
  • Copy of the properties file the Resource Import Converter creates.

To schedule an import:

  1. Log in to Destiny as a district user.
  2. Select Catalog > Import Resources > Schedule sub-tab.
  3. Click Schedule It. The Scheduled Import Resources page opens.
  4. Enter a unique name in the Job name field.
  5. Select either Server directory or SFTP URL. Use the following table to complete the fields:
    If you selected...Then...
    Server directory Enter the location of the XML file. The location you enter must be accessible to the Destiny application server as a local hard drive and folder, mapped network drive and folder, or UNC path.
    SFTP URL
    Note: The SFTP fields are case-sensitive. To validate the connection to the server is successful, click Test Server.
    1. Enter the server name and any subfolders where the XML file exists in the SFTP URL field.
    2. Enter the user name configured to access the server and folder in the User Name field.
    3. In the Password field, enter the password for the user name.
  6. In the XML File Name field, enter the name of the resource import file.

    Import Resources file name and location fields.

  7. In the Job Schedule section, select the day and time for the update.

    Job Schedule section.

    Note: Consult with your Destiny Administrator to make sure the date and time do not conflict with other server activity, such as Destiny backups or maintenance tasks.
  8. In the Resource Matching section, select if you want Destiny to skip incoming resources that match an existing resource, or overwrite the existing resource.
  9. Choose one of the following options in the Item Matching section:
    Select... If...
    Skip the incoming item if it matches an existing item based on the resource identifier defined in your file (district identifier or barcode) The file contains barcode numbers.
    Overwrite the existing item with the incoming item if the resource identifier defined in the file (district identifier or barcode) and the displayable resource name match Updating resources in Destiny with information from your data file, such as adding serial numbers to items.
    Always add the incoming item record and assign it the next available barcode Your file does not contain barcodes. You can decide whether to have Destiny assign barcodes to the imported resource items, or to enter a starting barcode.

    Job Options section of the Schedule Import Resources page.

  10. Click Save.

Once you have saved your setup, make sure to monitor the updates. Each scheduled update appears in the Scheduled Import Resources list and has a link to the Job Summary and the date and time of the next scheduled run.