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Setting up an export to Autobase

Shane Breckon Updated
Please note: In order to connect to Autobase you will first need to obtain the appropriate connection details.  If asked please advise Autobase staff you will be using Motorcentral 3 to export your data to them.

To setup an export to Autobase:

  1. Click on the Export tab in the navigation menu of the main window.


  2. You will see a list of the most common exporters. Within this you will see a button called Export to Autobase in CSV format. When you click on this the information regarding the exporter will appear to the right of the list.


  3. Click on the Admin tab to begin configuring the Exporter.  Enter the details given to you by Autobase within the required field.  The required fields are:

    FTP Server: ftp.autobase.co.nz

    FTP Username: {Username provided by Autobase}

    FTP Password: {Password provided by Autobase}

    Data File Name: {Username provided by Autobase}.csv

    Image File Prefix: {Username provided by Autobase}_ <- Underscore character



  4. Tick the options that you wish to export to Autobase:

    Export Consumer Information Notice (CIN) - Sends a copy of the CIN Card as an Image

    Export Vehicle Summary Sheet - Currently unavailable in exporting to Autobase

    Export Alternate Variant - Sends the Alternate Variant field over to Autobase

    Export Vehicles Sold in the Last XX days - Sends Vehicle List with both Sold and Unsold Vehicles

    Export Image Overlays - Sends through Vehicle Images with the Image Overlay attached to files

    Export Special Pricing - Sends the Special Price field from the Administration tab over to Autobase


  5. Once all the settings are entered click the Save Settings button to save your Export settings.



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