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Understanding record types

Template Editor contains a list of predefined fields you import as a group, called record types. Each record type consists of only the fields into which data can be imported. For further information about Template Editor, see Importing data [>>].

[Figure 356] shows the record type Student Demographics, which contains all the fields for which you can import student demographic data.

Figure 356: Student Demographics

Record type

Fields for record type

Fields supported by record types

This section provides detailed information about each record type, including the specific type of data that can be imported. Also included are the steps for navigating to the fields in PowerSchool SMS that correspond to the record type.

Each record type description provides the following information:

the name of the import field in Template Editor

whether data is required or optional for the field when adding data during an import

whether data is required or optional for the field when updating data during an import

a description of the field

the name of the field on the interface

the name of the schema property and table field in the database

For information on the fields supported by the record types, see:

District Setup record types [>>] - For fields related to address ranges, district courses, Setup Lists, or staff information.

Schools record types [>>] - For fields related to class schedules, facility buildings or rooms, or student course requests and schedules.

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