CSV Import Instructions – Revised 9/14/2017

The CSV Import utility allows a user to import model data from a prepared CSV excel file into the Foresight software. Unlike other import functions in Foresight, you will not create row match rules. This download uses the names of the accounts in your chart. If the utility cannot find the matching account by name, it does not import that row of data.

Foresight Model Preparation

1. Back-up support package before beginning the process under Manage Database Connections

- Select Close after back-up is completed

2. Create budget or forecast in Edit Forecast / Budgets- Select current Base Forecast- Insert New Item

- Complete Steps 1 – 5

1 – Select Clone- In Clone From: select down arrow and pick Base Forecast

2 – Type in name of budget/policy (i.e. 2018 Budget)3 – Leave the Dates alone4 – Choose Time Period set that will take you through end of budget year

If you are updated through Sept, recommend 15 months (3 months remainder of current year plus 12 months budget year)

5 – Choose Default Rate Environment (recommend Flat Rates)6 – Select Done – model will create budget forecast/policy

3. Select Update Account Assumptions- Select newly created budget forecast-Walk the chart and make sure all the accounts you want to import data in are set to the following:

- Method – Enter Values- Method Options – Balances or Originations for balance sheet accounts- Method Options – Balances for Income Expense accounts- IMPORTANT - Uncheck Use same values for all forecast periods- Accounts cannot have a formula on it

Data File Preparation

As a starting point we recommend:

- Run a forecast balance sheet and income statement in Foresight and save to CSV format as a worksheet for budget preparation

- This file must be in a CSV format

- 1st column – MUST BE the exact name of the account in Foresight

****Critical – please review all accounts and make sure you DO NOT includeany balancing accounts or system assigned accounts. Below is a screenshot from the Institutions tab, Update the setting for this Institution. Any accounts listedunder Account Assigned cannot be included in your spreadsheet to change target method.

- 2nd column – must start with first month of forecast - IMPORTANT - if you do not want to update balances in the month’s prior to the Budget start date, or any month in budget year, you must leave the current balance(s) there or enter zero values – the cell cannot be left blank, have a dash or say N/A. We recommend deleting all lines that will not be imported using the same target method.

Income Statement

Important – delete the loan and investment Income accounts along with deposits and borrowings and interest expense accounts.These accounts will be calculated based on the related balance sheet accounts and forecasted yield.

Sample Income Statement CSV – Enter Values – Income/Expense

BudgetForecast Start Mo.

Statement of Income Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18

Origination Fees 0 0 0 8795.5 8809.00 8836.0 8925.0 ATM Fees 0 0 0 8175.0 8084.9 7627.3 6551.70 Credit Card Fees 0 0 0 4400.0 4400.0 4400.0 4400.0.0 Salaries 0 0 0 136500 1365000 136500 136500 Benefits 0 0 0 10000.0 10000.0 10000.0 10000.0

Balance SheetNote – for balance sheet accounts create a separate CSV file for each target method (i.e. originations, balances).

- Run a balance sheet to CSV file- Open file in excel- Select File, Save As (CSV (Comma delimited) (*.csv) and name file (i.e. Originations 2018.csv)- Input originations in the appropriate accounts and months- Delete accounts that are using other target methods- Delete all sub-totals if you like- Select File, Save, Yes- Select File, Close, No- Open original balance sheet CSV file- Input ending balances on appropriate accounts -Delete accounts using originations- Delete accounts that are using other target methods- Delete all sub-totals if you like- Select File, Save As (CSV (Comma delimited) (*.csv) and name file (i.e. Balance Targets 2018.csv)- Select File, Close, No

Sample Balance Sheet CSV – Enter Values - Balances

BudgetForecast Start Mo.

Statement of Condition Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18

New Vehicle Loans 98884.76 98884.76 98884.76 98884.76 95245.68 91739.85 88330.7 Signature Loans 648286.9 648286.9 648286.9 648286.9 659356.1 670425.4 681494.6 Visa Loans 5110637 5110637 5110637 5110637 5101871 5093105 5084339

Sample Balance Sheet CSV – Enter Values - Originations

BudgetForecast Start Mo.

Statement of Condition Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18

Home Equity Loans 0 0 0 10000.00 0.00 25000.00 5000.00 Fixed Rate Mtg Loans 0 0 0 100000.00 100000.00 0.00 0.00 Heloc Prime 0 0 0 0.00 5000.00 0.00 5000.00

Using the Import

Select Load Recent History from All Tasks

Clicking on the link will take you to the Load Recent History screen and you will click on the link Import CSV File:

You will then get the following screen:

Below are the general descriptions for each option:

Import File: Browse to the file location of your prepared CSV file

History/Forecast: Choose the forecast/policy you want to import the data into

Start of Import: Indicate the starting period of this budget/policy ***Special Note – model will not let you select a forecast period beyond first month of forecast

Balance Type: Choose appropriate balance type to import, Amortized Cost or Originations for the Balance Sheet or Income/Expense for the Income Statement.

Ignore Header Lines: Optional

Ignore Footer Lines: Optional

Import Type: Choose either Balance Sheet or Income Statement

Select the Start button to run the import When import is done it will say Finished at the top of screen

Screen Image of Balance Sheet Balances Import

Import File: Browse to the file location of your prepared CSV file

History/Forecast: 2018 Budget (or the name of your budget)

Start of Import: Sep-2017***Special Note – model will not let you select a forecast period beyond first month of forecast

Balance Type: Amortized Cost

Ignore Header Lines: Optional

Ignore Footer Lines: Optional

Import Type: Balance Sheet

Select the Start button to run the import When import is done it will say Finished at the top of the screen

Screen Image of Balance Sheet Originations Import

Import File: Browse to the file location of your prepared CSV file

History/Forecast: 2018 Budget (or the name of your budget)

Start of Import: Sep-2017 ***Special Note – model will not let you select a forecast period beyond first month of forecast

Balance Type: Originations

Ignore Header Lines: Optional

Ignore Footer Lines: Optional

Import Type: Balance Sheet

Select the Start button to run the import When import is done it will say Finished at the top of the screen

Screen Image of Income/Expense Import

Import File: Browse to the file location of your prepared CSV file

History/Forecast: 2018 Budget (or the name of the your budget)

Start of Import: Sep-2017***Special Note – model will not let you select a forecast period beyond first month of forecast

Balance Type: IncomeExpense

Ignore Header Lines: Optional

Ignore Footer Lines: Optional

Import Type: Income Statement

Select the Start button to run the import When import is done it will say Finished at the top of the screen

Go to Update Account Assumptions, select the Forecast/Policy you loaded data to and verify the balances. This can also be done by running a forecast balance sheet or income statement.

Should you need to make corrections to the CSV file, simply do that in excel, save the file again and repeat the import process. The balances will be replaced every time you import.