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Import the Latest Texas DC Plugin

1. From the Admin & Maintenance tab, locate Advanced Setup. Then, select External Plugins.

2. Click Check for Upgrades.
   

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3. If you do not already have the latest version of the plugin, you should be prompted that a new Version (2.0.0.26432 or higher) is available. Click Yes to download the file.
    

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4. The system will inform you once the download has successfully been installed. Click OK to continue.
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5. Close the External Plugins tab. You must restart Franklin in order for the new plugin to complete the installation process.
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Download the File from the State

Download the DC SNAP/TANF file from your state website. 

Establish DC File Sources and Import Configuration Settings

1. From the Admin and Maintenance tab, locate Miscellaneous Setup. Then, select DC File Sources.

2. In the last row with the asterisk, enter a DC File description (e.g. DC Import). Then, click Save Changes.
   Note: The system will not allow you to remove the existing DC File Sources if you have run a DC import/match prior to importing/matching the new dm_index file. After you have completed End of Year processes for the 2017-2018 School Year, you may remove the old files.
   

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3. From the Admin and Maintenance tab, locate Miscellaneous Setup. Then, select DC Import Configurations.

4. Click Add.

5. Establish DC Import Configs.
    

   1. Enter a configuration Description.

   2. Use the drop-down menu to select the Plugin.

   3. Use the drop-down menu to select a DC File Source.

   4. Then, click Configure Plugin.

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   5. Click the ellipsis icon and locate the file on your local drive or server. Click Open once you have located the file. Then, click Ok.

      Note: By default, the .xls/.xlsx file type is already selected.

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   6. Click Ok in the Edit DC Import Config window to complete the process.

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6. Delete the old match file(s) by clicking on each file description and clicking Remove.
   

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Import the Direct Certification File

1. From the Utilities tab, locate Direct Certification. Then, select Import File.

2. Select the correct DC Import Config. Then, click Ok.
   Note: If you removed the old State Match File and District Match File from the DC Import Configurations, only the current configuration will appear.

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3. Verify the DC Filename is correct. Then, click Ok.
   

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   You will see a series of processes running while the file uploads.
   

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   You may be warned if you have a large file. Click OK to continue.
   

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4. The confirmation window will appear. Click Ok. 
   

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5. You will notice a large amount of Adds. An MCS customer service representative may need to assist you to release the import as system security if alerted to the large amount of changes. Click Yes to continue.
   

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6. Click Submit Request, if applicable.
   Note: It is recommended that you are connected with an MCS Support Representative before attempting to perform this operation.

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7. Enter a comment as to why you are requesting an MCS Technical Support override. Then, click Ok, if applicable.
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   The status bar will display while awaiting MCS authorized release of the action.
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Apply a State Match or Perform a District Match

The District should perform a State Match prior to running a District Match.