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      Automatic Import of Personnel Data

      To configure the automatic import of personnel data into portier®VISION on Windows 11, please follow these steps

      Step 1: Configuring the portiervision.ini File

      1. Open the portiervision.ini file using a text editor.

      2. Add a new section [PERSIMPORT] at the end of the file.

      3. Within this section:

        • Enable automatic start by adding the line AUTOSTART=YES.
        • Specify the file path to the personnel data by adding the line DATA=YourPath:\PersonalData\Personnel.csv.
        [PERSIMPORT]
        AUTOSTART=YES
        DATA=D:\portier\PersonalData\Personnel.csv

      Step 2: Setting Up the Automatic Import in Windows Task Scheduler

      1. Open Task Scheduler:

        • Press Win + S, type Task Scheduler, and open the application.

      2. Create a New Task:

        • In the Task Scheduler, select Create Task from the Actions menu.

      3. Configure General Settings:

        • Under the General tab:
          • Name the task, e.g., PortierVisionAutoImport.
          • Optionally, add a description to clarify the purpose.
          • Configure security options suitable for your environment.

      4. Define the Trigger:

        • Switch to the Triggers tab and click New.
        • Specify when the task should run (e.g., at system startup or a specific time).

      5. Add the Action:

        • Go to the Actions tab and click New.
        • Choose Start a Program as the action.
        • Provide the path to the executable: C:\Program Files\portier\vision4\PortierVision_PDI.exe (adjust based on your installation path).
        • In the Add arguments (optional) field, enter AUTOSTART.

      6. Configure Additional Settings:

        • Set up additional options and credentials, especially if the task must run while the user is logged out.

      Tip for Efficient Data Integration

      For streamlined key management:

      • Request external contractors (e.g., cleaning or maintenance firms) to send potential keyholder data in advance, in the correct format.
      • This ensures all information is pre-loaded in portier®VISION when issuing keys.

      By following these steps, the automatic import of personnel data will be successfully configured in portier®VISION.