E10 - Synchronisation to ReportCard (TXT) via Export

Modified on Thu, 14 Aug at 12:43 AM

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Preamble

Timetabling data that exists in Timetable files are usually sent on to one or more other non-Tes systems, such as student learning management systems, reporting systems, administration systems, and many more. The Tes integration team works with other systems to make sure that the data required to be sent is in the correct format. This document outlines the synchronisation process to ReportCard.
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While Tes takes all care to ensure any mention to the other system is correct and up to date, it is the user's responsibility to check with the other system prior to an initial sync. If the user becomes aware of any changes to the other system, we would very much appreciate this feedback.

Type of sync

This sync is performed by exporting a txt file that has been correctly formatted, ready uploading into ReportCard.
The ReportCard export function will export the following TXT file:
  1. ReportCard.txt

Which data is sent to the other system?

This table lists many of the data and features found in Tes and, where known by Tes specialists, whether they are also understood by the other system.
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Note that Tes builds many excellent features to help users build high quality timetables, and while these features can be sent onto the other system through the synchronisation process, not all systems have built the capability on their end to receive/display these features. 

Tes Timetable featureNotes on feature
Is this feature received
by the other system?
Other notes
Bell timesBell times as per Grid structures
No

CampusesCampuses and their associated rooms
No

ClassesClasses as per Class data screens
Yes

Class lists
Yes

Composite classes (linked classes)One teacher teaching more than one class at the same time
No

Duty roster
No

Faculty data
No

Grid structure codes
No

Multi-fileTwo (or more) timetable files
No

Multi-gridMultiple grids with different bell timesNo
On-call roster
No

Priority classesThe priority class that shows on student's timetables where they have class clashes
No

Room dataRoom Code, Name, Size, Campus, Comment
No

Rotation classesClasses from particular rotations
No

RTO roster
No

Student dataStudent Code, Name, Preferred name, Year level, House group, Gender
Yes

Study rosterStudy classes, staffing and rooming roster
No

Sub-classes
No

Teacher dataTeacher Code, Name, Preferred name, Faculty
Yes

Teacher days off (Unavailables)
No

Timetable data
No

Two (or more) rooms at once
No

Two (or more) teachers at once
No

Year levels (non-numeric)Year levels such as SPT, LSUP, ROLL, Yr9+10 etc..
No


Steps to Synchronise data

Step 1: Check if any ReportCard set up is required

Many systems require some set up prior to receiving timetable data from the timetable file. Check with ReportCard.

Step 2: Configure the Timetable file

  1. Go to File>Synchronise>Configure>Sync
  2. Click the plus sign and select ‘ReportCard’ from the new dropdown.
  3. Click on Configure.


  4. On the Connection tab, Ensure that ‘ReportCard’ is selected in the top-right corner.
    Click ‘Browse’ to configure a destination folder (this is where the file is saved).



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Sync each time you save - This means, sync will occur automatically on a ctrl-S save. In this case, data is first saved locally to disk, and then an attempt is made to sync with all external systems. This is simple, but you may want to disable this if the external systems or your network is slow to sync, or you want more control about 'when' you publish data through to other systems. No message is shown on a sync-on-save, as it is done quietly. Only active sync via menu/ctrl-K will show a completion message.

Step 3: Perform the sync export

  1. Go to File>Synchronisation>Sync now.
  2. Ensure ‘ReportCard’ is selected from the dropdown in the top-right corner.
  3. Select Create TT publish file.



  4. A ReportCard.txt file is created in the folder that was specified earlier.

The table below explains what type of data the ReportCard.txt contains when exported.

Step 4: Upload/Import the TXT file into ReportCard

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For information on how to import this to ReportCard, please contact the ReportCard support team. 

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