Border inspection system guidelines

2-7 Entering multiple border inspection records (batch files)

Introduction

Multiple border inspection records can be loaded in an .xml file and submitted for upload to the border inspection system.

Uploading a batch file
StepAction
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On the homepage, upload a batch file by using one of the methods below:

  • click on the I need to upload a batch file button in the middle of the screen, or
  • select the Manage records tab at the top left of the screen and select Upload Batch File from the list on the left-hand side of the screen:

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A new window will open requesting that you select a file to upload:

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3Click on Browse… to locate the batch file stored on your system.
4After you have selected the relevant file, click on OK.
Batch file specifications
  • The file must be supplied in an xml format that meets the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) border inspection schema. For a copy of the schema, refer to the technical specifications that were supplied with your NZTA contract.
  • Images and jpegs are to be incorporated as part of the inspection record and included in the xml file
  • The following fields must be populated in upper case:

» UnknownMake (eg KAMAKUSA)

» ImporterName (eg FAST CARS INC)

  • The following fields must be populated in title case:

» UnknownPort (eg Whanganui, not whanganui or WHANGANUI)

» UnknownSite (eg Pokeno, not pokeno or POKENO).

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