Data Consistency Checker Questions:
What follows are some questions you may want to ask about the Data Consistency Checker. Everyone of them is valid. So if you have something you would like to ask, please do-so. We are always happy to help.
What input file formats doe the Data Consistency Checker accept?
The Data Consistency Checker accepts
.xls file formats which means it will accept any form of
Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet
What degree of technical knowledge is required to use the Data Checker?
You do not need to have any technical knowledge. The Data Consistency Checker is very easy to use and navigate if you can use Windows-based software programs, you will be able to use the Data Checker as well.
Should you require any further assistance then
contact the Cirrus Team and we will be happy to help.
When is the Data Consistency Checker due for release?
- The Data Consistency Checker is currently due for release in February 2008 the data checker will offer the following features when first released:
- Greatly Increase the accuracy of your clients data improving Data Management
- Excel Import Spreadsheet a loading process, that takes all of the columns and rows then assigns a data type if possible (reserved words).
- Find and Replace when any issues have been returned this will allow the user to quickly update large amounts of the same data (without going into the spreadsheet and running the built in find and replace).
- Discovery or Pattern Matching this will find words or data types that match a set pattern that can be set by the user.
- Reserved words this will be functionality allow the user to assign similar words to mean the same i.e. e- mail, email, e-mail, electronic mail (we will code a large majority of these for the user).
- Checks to see if the imported excel worksheet is a valid one: correct tabs, is an excel file.
- Checks for missing data: no blank rows or columns unless specified.
- Checks the data consistency: the data type is as specified for the row/column; are there any spelling mistakes, redundant data.
- Checks for unique values: data from one column must be the same as specified for other rows/columns (primary/foreign keys).
- Checks to see if foreign keys that are set as orphan records are not shown.
- Improved Data Consistency Checker user guide with these added features in the form of a Help section.
Can I be the first to use the Data Checker when it is released?
We are offering this product free of charge to the first
5 Customers that register an interest in the Data Consistency Checker.
All we ask in return is feedback on how useful the Data Checker is to your environment.
What is the price of the Data Consistency Checker?
It is Cirrus Softwares policy not to post the prices on this web site. Please do contact us by completing the
Contact Us form and we will be happy to inform you of the price
