Importing Orders
The Order Importer allows you to create multiple jobs at once—perfect for when orders share the same Customer, Coordinator, Account Team, Project, Recap, and Job Details/Requirements.
Step 1: Download the Order Template
- Download the Blank Import File provided in Armada.
- Use the Example Import File Format as a reference when filling out your data.
Step 2: Complete the Order Template
Fill in the required fields carefully.
- Event Name – Name of the job.
- ⚠️ Must be unique for each event. Even if the customer and location are the same, each date requires a unique event name.
- Date(s) – Format as
M/DD/YYYY. - Start Time – Include AM or PM.
- # of Hours – Duration of the job (whole numbers only).
- Address 1 – Primary street address.
- Address 2 – Floor, suite, or additional info.
- City, State, Zip – Requires 2-letter state and 5-digit ZIP code.
- Staff Type – Must match exactly as it appears in Armada (copy/paste to avoid errors). No trailing spaces.
- Internal Staff Name – Optional. Alternative title for candidate decks, invoicing, or reports. Leave blank if not needed.
- Wage Type – Choose: Hourly, Flat Rate, or Weekly.
- Billed Rate – Amount billed to the customer (whole numbers only).
- Staff Pay – Pay rate for workers (whole numbers only).
- # of Staff – Number of workers needed.
- Onsite Contact Name – Contact person for workers on this job.
- Onsite Contact # – Phone number of onsite contact.
Step 3: Import Your File
- Upload your completed import file into Armada.
- Review the preview to ensure details match your expectations.
- Confirm the import.
✅ Once imported, all jobs will be created at once, saving time and reducing duplicate entry.