Importing groups via CSV (Group submission)

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This is available for Planners.

For managing large datasets of groups, Inspera Assessment allows Planners to import group submissions using a CSV file. 

This article explains the process of how to import groups via CSV. It covers how to set up the CSV file, details the steps to import the group, and outlines how to edit the groups after they have been imported.

Step 1: Set up a CSV file

When you activate group submissions, one fo the options to enable it by importing a CSV file. Users that need to establish and change groups by importing datasets with group information may find this functionality useful.

CSV files for importing groups and candidate membership via CSV should contain the following information (but with no headers):

groupName, candidate_id

To get started, you can download the CSV file with candidate IDs from the upload modal to use as a starting point. For more information on how to set up a CSV file, visit the article Import a CSV file

Step 2: Import groups from CSV

Note that the import functionality must be enabled on your tenant for this option to appear.

  1. Go to the test setup in the Deliver module
  2. In the candidate section, click on Manage
  3. Select the Choose submission type dropdown, it is set to Individual submission as default. Choose Group submission.
  4. Select Import group from CSV, then click Continue.
  5. Click Upload CSV file > Upload your CSV file.
  6. The following success message will appear if your file is uploaded correctly: File uploaded successfully

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Step 3: Edit groups

After you've uploaded your group CSV file, you can make edits to your group. In the Candidates header, click Edit groups.

You have the following options within the Edit groups editor:

  • Upload CSV file: Update the CSV file and upload. You can choose to download a CSV file with the current data to use as a starting point.

  • Add groups: You can add/delete groups to your test, even after you upload your CSV file.

  • Start over: Start over erases all your groups simultaneously.

  • Edit group names: Make changes to group names by clicking within the Groups text box. 

Once you have completed your edits, click Save

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