Import Data From Existing WIP Reports
You can import data from existing instances of XBRL WIP reports into Excel (typically, files with a .xbrl or .xml extension). For the import to be successful, the imported instances must be valid XBRL WIP reports. They may be reports you have previously generated using the WIP Add-in or reports that you received from other parties.
When you import data from an XBRL instance file, the Excel sum formulas are overridden by the imported values. After the import, you will need to restore the Excel formulas to the default state. To do this, click Reset WIP Report Data | Restore only formulas in the Excel ribbon. For details, see Reset Data and Restore Formulas.
To import an XBRL US WIP report instance file into Excel, take the steps below:
1.In the Excel ribbon, click the WIP tab.
2.Click Insert.
3.Select a report template and click OK.
4.Click Import XBRL and browse for the XBRL instance file.
Before the report data is loaded into Excel, it is automatically validated. The Validation Report window notifies you about potential warnings, inconsistencies, or errors. To find out more about validation, see Validate Data.
| Note: | During the import, the add-in validates XBRL formula assertions. The report will be imported even if it contains unsatisfied assertions. |