If you need to import master data files from Azure Blob Storage into your subscriber company in Business Central, you can download them manually through the Role Center. This is useful when you want control over exactly when the files are pulled in and synchronized.
The manual import downloads files such as country/region, language, dimensions, payment terms, and post codes. After downloading, you see each file listed with its timestamp, and you can then update and synchronize the data into your company.
Downloading master data files manually from Azure Blob Storage
In a subscriber company that pulls data from Azure Blob Storage, you sometimes want to download the files manually rather than waiting for an automatic sync. This gives you a clear picture of which files are available and when they arrived.
To do this, go to the Role Center and find the task for the subscriber, then choose Import Files from Blob. When the dialog box appears, press Yes to confirm.
Reviewing the downloaded files
Once the import runs, you see the files that have been downloaded. Click on the time stamp on any entry to see the details.
In this example, the import brings in five files:
- Country/region
- Language
- Dimension
- Payment terms
- Post codes
These five files are the ones you now need to update and synchronize into your company so the master data is brought up to date.
Q&A
How do you manually download master data files from Azure Blob Storage in Business Central?
Go to the Role Center, find the task for the subscriber, and choose Import Files from Blob. When the dialog box appears, press Yes to start the download.
Which files are imported from Azure Blob Storage in this example?
Five files are imported: country/region, language, dimension, payment terms, and post codes.
How can you check when the files were downloaded?
After the import, each file is listed with a time stamp. Click on the time to see the details of the downloaded files.