The Advanced button allows you to Export Data, Import Student Data, Refigure Eligibility, Reset Local Settings, and complete End of Year processes.
In the Utilities tab, locate and click on the Advanced button.
Export Data
In order to Export Data, an export file must first be established in Exports in the Administration and Maintenance section.
Step 1: Locate the Utilities tab and select Advanced Setup. Then, click Export Data.
Step 2: Select the data set you wish to export. Then, click Run.
You will see the export processes run. Once they have completed, locate and open your export file to review for accuracy.
If you would like to details of previously exported data sets, click the View Log button.
Import Student Data
The Import Student Data function allows data to be imported when converting from WinFSFR or 3rd party data. Importing student data should only be performed by MCS. For assistance, contact MCS Support.
Location: Utilities > Advanced Setup > Import Student Data
Refigure Eligibility
Examines the status of students and recalculates statuses and expiration dates based on current system settings.
Step 1: Locate the Utilities tab and select Advanced Setup. Then, click Refigure Eligibility.
Step 2: Establish eligibility refiguration standards. Then, click Ok.
- All Students
- Only students marked as affected by recent configuration changes
Choose to Update All Application Processing Results by placing a checkmark in the box.
You will see processes running while the system refigures eligibility.
Reset Local Settings
The resetting of local settings allows the ability to restore any setting changes (layout, column/row positions, scanner settings, recent students/applications) to the original settings. This only affects individual user's settings.
Step 1: Locate the Utilities tab and select Advanced Setup. Then, click Reset Local Settings.
Step 2: Select which local setting you wish to reset. Then, click Ok.
End of Year
End of Year processes create an archive of the current year. End of Year should not be performed until the school year has ended and all processes have been completed in all systems. End of Year must be completed in a specific order and may vary from year to year; therefore, MCS Software will send out notifications when processes may first be initiated. Complete directions for End of Year/Beginning of Year steps are located in the Knowledge Center.
Location: Utilities → Advanced → End-of-Year