importing data

To export or import a list of vendor, customer, employees etc to a new company file: Steps

1. Open and restore a backup copy of the old company file that has the list that needs to be transferred to a new company file.
2. Choose File > Utilities (these needs to done in old Quickbooks company)
3. Choose Export > Lists to IIF files. (Note: IIF files are the file types QuickBooks can import and export).
4. Mark all the lists, vendor, customer, chart of account Employee List etc  and click OK. Choose the location in the computer where you want to save the list.
   Note: The desktop is recommended so it is not difficult locating the files when importing.
5. Open the new company file where you want the list.
6. Choose File > Utilities
7. Click Import. Click IIF Files. Locate the IFF file that you have saved earlier. Click Open. You are prompted if these list has been restored.
8. Open the vendor center, customer Center, or employee center etc click edit if you need to make any changes.  (especially check the Employee Information window, click Change Tabs. In Payroll and Compensation Info, enter the necessary information if needed).

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