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When I run Abra2BST on a network for the first time, I see a2b_ files created on
my desktop. Why?
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The Start In field in the shortcut properties is empty. To resolve this, make
sure the Start In field contains the same path as the application. Type, or copy
and paste, the full path.
Note: Be sure not to include the application name in this field. Only use the
path.
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In a multi-user environment, do all Abra2BST workstations require the same drive
letter?
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Yes. Currently, Abra2BST does not allow multiple drive-letter mappings to the
Abra data.
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My old IDEAL BST Link application used to create separate employee export files
for each of my companies. Where are they?
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Abra2BST creates one file for all the companies selected in the pick list. The
company code is included in the file named AUREMP03.CSV.
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I see double timesheet entries in my Abra timesheet. Why?
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The timesheet import process was selected twice and the Delete Abra Prpost Files
Before Importing option is not selected. All files listed in the Files to
Process list are imported at the same time.
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I import timesheets on a weekly basis, but process payroll bi-weekly. I have
imported the second week of timesheets into Abra and I only see one. Why?
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The Delete Abra Prpost Files Before Importing option is selected. This option
will remove any previously imported timesheet entries during the next timesheet
import.
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Do I need to use the custom panel for my company codes if I have a multi-company
setup?
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No. If your company codes in Abra differ from BST, select the Adjust for
Different Company Codes option on the Options screen, click the Map Co Codes
button and map the BST company codes in the space provided.
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Do I need to use the custom panel if I have employee-specific overtime codes?
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Not necessarily. Abra does not currently store employee-specific overtime codes
as it does for normal, sick and vacation hours. You can use one of the eight
Abra miscellaneous fields and the infrequently used mail stop field when setting
up employee-specific overtime codes. Abra2BST does not currently pull pay data
information from the custom panel.
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My overtime code descriptions are not displayed in the Time Entry screen?
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Be sure that your overtime codes are set up correctly (see Use OT as the
Overtime Code in the user manual).
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I selected one of the two BST files to import into Abra’s timesheets, but both
files imported. Why?
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The import (into Abra) process imports all files that BST exported, based on
company. If, for any reason, you want to import only one of the two export
files, check the Manually locate the import file? checkbox and browse to the
desired file.
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I have imported my BST timesheets into Abra. Why do I see an extra time-entry
line in the timesheet in Abra?
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The extra line is not part of the BST timesheet import and is not stored in the
database. This line is by design, from Abra, to aid in data entry of the
timesheet. This is called the “working line” and there is no need for concern.
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Can I use Microsoft Excel or any other spreadsheet application to open any of
the BST export files?
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It is highly recommended that you do not use Excel to open the export file.
Excel will truncate any leading zeros to employee numbers, for example, and will
cause the Abra2BST import to work incorrectly. Use Notepad or WordPad instead if
you need to look at the BST export data. From Abra2BST, you can use the Preview
File described on page 21 of the user manual.
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