In many ways, PropReports is an upload-centric system. Our software seamlessly integrates with your DMA platform and clearing firm so that your data is easily retrievable and examinable. Although Although most of the upload processes are completed behind the scenes by the PropReports support team, at some point you may need to manually upload a file yourself. Please follow the steps below to upload a file.
How to Upload a File
Step 1: Navigate to the Upload page.
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Step 2: Click the Choose File button for the desired upload type.
Step 3: Click the Upload button to start the upload.
Tip: You can configure your uploads to send an e-mail to you once complete. If you are not receiving an e-mail upon completion, please contact customer support at support@propreports.com.
Reference #
The reference number is attached to all files that are automatically uploaded to your instance. If you upload a file with a reference number entered, any previously uploaded file that matches the same reference number entered will be deleted and the new file will be uploaded in its place. A reference number is always attached to files that are uploaded to your instance by our automated upload process. You can find out the reference number for a previous upload by checking the Upload Log (see below).
History
Totals By Source
The 'Totals By Source' column will display a complete overview of the total number of fills, positions, adjustments, locates, or instruments data uploaded by a source.
Upload Log
After the page refreshes and your upload is complete, verify the correct number of entries have been processed by visiting the upload log under history.
Once the upload is complete,
Archived Uploads
After you upload a file you will see the following an hourglass icon next (
) next to the file name in the upload log: 
. Once upload log. Once the upload has been internally processed and saved archived (which generally takes an hour) the following a disk icon will appear in place of the hourglass : 
(
). Click the disk icon to download the file to your desktop.
Uploaded files are purged in either six months from the upload date or if the maximum storage of five gigabytes of data is reached. Because files are compressed, it is unlikely they will be deleted because of storage limitations, however, if maximum storage capacity is in fact reached, the system will purge the oldest file first.
Note: Not all PropReports installations have this feature enabled and only the most recent five gigabytes of uploaded data is retained.
Upload Errors
If an upload error occurs, click the "errors" link under the status header to troubleshoot the issue.
Below shows an invalid fill type is an example of a typical error. In this case, the buy (B) or sell (S) indicator fill intention or side is missing:
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Upload Errors No Fills from Generic uploaded on 09/10/12 12:25 from file 1.txt. Invalid fill type for fill. 8/31/2010 13:08,ACCOUNT1,,1,+AAPL120831C00660000AAPL,660,,,,,0.13,0,0,0,0,0,0,54401497-72,67,,Sterling,9/4/2012 |
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