Update custom fields for meters with a spreadsheet

Update spreadsheets save time and allow you to update multiple items at once.

  • Update spreadsheets typically display two columns for each attribute, updates should be entered in the white columns.
  • Always download a new spreadsheet before you begin adding information because each sheet is populated with data from the database.

Formatting rules

  • All information should be entered as text or dates.
  • You can add sheets if needed, UtilityManagement only processes the sheet named DataEntry.
  • Do not remove columns.

Download the update spreadsheet

In the Create dialog, select Setup Spreadsheets.

  1. From the Setup Spreadsheets Log, click Download.
  2. Under Update Spreadsheets, select Custom Fields: Meters.
  3. Set the filters as needed to limit the amount of data in the spreadsheet.
  4. Download the spreadsheet.
  5. The name format is yyyymmdd-UPDATE_CustomFieldsMeters.xlsx.
  6. Add your information and save.
  7. Use Import to upload your spreadsheet.
  8. The Setup Spreadsheets Log reports the results and any errors. You can download the error (kickout) spreadsheet from the hyperlink, fix any errors, and upload the error sheet.

The spreadsheet varies depending on the custom fields created.

The following columns are provided to identify each meter:

  • MeterID
  • Meter code
  • Meter name

Each custom field you have created is a column header.

example spreadsheet