Import Your Data · updated 2026-08-08

    How to run the import and finish in Dumpster Controls

    One click turns every valid row into a customer and an active order. The done screen tells you exactly how many made it and where to go next.

    Before you start

    • At least one row showing "OK" in the preview.
    1. 1

      Click "Import {count} orders"

      The button sits next to the counters and names the exact number of valid rows it will import. It shows a spinner while the batch runs; rows are created one by one.

    2. 2

      Wait for the toast

      When the batch finishes, a toast confirms "{count} orders imported!".

    3. 3

      Read the done screen

      The page switches to a summary titled "{count} orders imported". If everything went in, it reads "All set. Your board now shows your real operation." If some rows failed during creation, it reads "{failed} rows could not be imported. You can add those manually."

    4. 4

      Open your board

      Click "Open my board" to jump to the operations page, where your imported rentals are now live.

    What happens next

    • Each imported order gets an official order number in your normal sequence and is marked as coming from an import.
    • Orders arrive as active rentals waiting pickup and unpaid, with no charges or invoices created.
    • Real orders count toward your company milestones, so a first successful import can trigger a milestone celebration.

    Troubleshooting

    The done screen says some rows could not be imported.

    Those rows passed validation but failed during creation, usually a temporary connection issue. Add them manually as new orders, or paste just those rows again. Rows that did import will not be removed by a re-paste, so only paste the missing ones to avoid duplicates.

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