Overview

The Aras Batch Loader tool is a utility for loading data from a flat file into Aras Innovator. This tool transforms the flat file data into AML for loading directly into Aras Innovator like an alternative client. The Batch Loader has two distinct modes for loading data. The first, more direct method is through execution of the Batch Loader utility at the command line. This allows for rapid data loading into an Aras Innovator instance based upon a configuration pre-defined in an xml file. The use of the command line executable also makes it suitable for use in a daily batch job using Windows Scheduler. The other option for batch loading data is through the graphical user interface (GUI). A screenshot of the batch load GUI is shown below:

The visual tool provides the same capabilities as the command line tool but allows for easier user manipulation of the data and format to be loaded. This document explains the use of both modes, starting with the GUI.