Importing Shifts
The import feature allows you to save time and effort by importing a list of shifts straight into an Event.
After you have created your Schedule, go to the Shifts list and click Import.
File Requirements
Our importer has a specific set of validation rules that must be met to successfully complete the import of your file.
Supported file types: .xls, .xlsx, .csv (comma delimited)
Minimum fields required to import shifts:
| Column Name | Required Data Type for Import | Example | Note |
| name | Text | Drink Station | Enter the title of your shift in this column. |
| start_timestamp |
Time stamp: Must be date and time dd/mm/yyyy hh:mm:ss am/pm |
2020/04/13 07:00:00 | See Tip below |
| end_timestamp |
Time stamp: Must be date and time yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss am/pm dd/mm/yyyy hh:mm:ss am/pm |
2020/04/13 03:00:00 | See Tip below |
| max_demand | Positive number | 10 |
Enter the number of people required to work this shift in this column. |
Tip: Format all your cells in excel with the below Custom Number format to ensure they meet the required timestamp rules.
Other fields available to import*:
You can import any shift attribute or custom event shift attribute. Simply find the attribute's code and use it as a heading in the column. For example:
| Column Name | Required Data Type | Example | |
| address:street_address_1 | Number or Text | 123 Smith Street | |
| address:city | Text | New York City | |
| address:postcode | Number or Text | 12343 | |
| address:country | 2 character country code |
AU - Australia |
*these fields can be updated within Rosterfy at a later time if required.
When your file is ready to be imported, find your file and select CREATE only from the action list.
You will then see a sample of your file appear. Double check that your column headers are mapped correctly or chose to ignore a column. For best results, ensure there are no blank columns on your sheet.
Your file is now ready to be imported.
If you require further assistance with your imports, please submit a support request and include the import file if possible