The Smart Importer allows admins to upload existing standards alignments into the system using a CSV file, review suggested matches to Academic Benchmark standards, and publish alignments without rebuilding them from scratch.
This article explains how to access the Smart Importer, upload an alignments file, review matches, and complete the import process.
Open Smart Importer
You can open the Smart Importer in two ways.
You can locate the Smart Importer tile on the main page [1] and click the Manage button [2] or the Create New button [3].
Alternatively, you can click the Smart Importer link in Global Navigation [4]. From there, click the Create link [5] or Manage link [6].
The Create and Create New options both open the Smart Importer upload page, where you can upload a CSV file to begin importing alignments. The Manage option displays previously created Smart Importer items.
Review Import Requirements
Before uploading a file, review the Smart Importer requirements.
On the Smart Importer page, click the check the requirements link [1].
The Requirements panel confirms that Smart Importer only works with assets that already exist in ABAS [2].
To ensure the file is formatted correctly, review the sample CSV or click Download a template link [3] to download the required CSV format.
The CSV file must include required columns such as Asset, Asset Type, Authority, Subject, Low Grade, High Grade, and Standard [4].
To provide additional classification, include the Alignment Tags column.
Note: The Alignment Tags column is required but may be left blank.
Upload Alignments File
To begin importing alignments, click Create or Create New. This opens the the Smart Importer page.
On the Smart Importer page, drag a CSV file into the upload area [1] or click the Choose a file to upload link [2].
To upload alignments, use the Elevate Standards Alignment (ESA) system. A simple template and vocabulary guide help structure the file correctly, including the required Asset Type field and the optional Alignment Tags field.
View Import Summary
Once you have uploaded the CSV file and mapped it to Academic Benchmark (AB) GUIDs, a dashboard displays summarizing the imported data.
To confirm that standards were detected and matches were generated, review the File Summary and Upload Analysis Results [1].
To start reviewing the matches between the imported alignments and the suggested standards, click the Begin Review button [2].
Review Imported Alignments
To review alignment matches and suggested standards, use the Smart Importer dashboard.
To view All matches, Needs review, Accepted, or Ignored alignments, use the Filter by drop-down menu [1].
To refine the list by entering a keyword or standard identifier, use the Search field [2].
To apply additional filtering options, click the Filter icon [3]. To review an individual alignment, in the Action column, click the Review button [4].Note: If required columns such as the Asset Type column are missing, the upload fails and displays an error message.
Review Suggested Standards
In the Review Suggested Standards window, review the alignment details and suggested matches.
To move between alignments in the import set, click the Previous [1] or Next [2] links. Review the Original Standard and compare it with the Suggested Standard(s)[3]. Select a suggested standard using the radio button [4] and review the Confidence score [5].
To find a keyword or standard identifier, use the Search field [6].
If needed, you can also exclude the alignment by clicking the Remove all from import toggle on [7].
The progress indicator at the top shows your current position in the review process [8].
For detailed instructions on managing your alignments, visit the article on using the Smart Importer’s filtering and bulk acceptance options within the Elevate Standards Alignment App.
Confirm Import
To finalize the import, review the alignment summary in the Confirm Import dialog and click the Confirm Import button [1]. To return to the Smart Importer dashboard without completing the import, click the Cancel button [2].
