This article guides you on adding Unit4 Batch file inputter and Unit4 Report Engine to Excel.

Instructions are for Finance staff mainly.

Finding the software

Finding the software from Windows Start menu

Unit4 Batch file inputter (BIF) and Unit4 Excelerator functions are available from the Excel (BIF) application which is available from the Business World Remote Apps folder. This is accessed via your Windows Start menu:

If you do not have this folder and have a business requirement to use it, email ServiceLine with the subject heading: Access request – Business World Remote Apps.

Installing additional functionality

In order to add additional functionality to Excel, there are two additional software downloads that are required:

• Unit4 Batch file inputter x86/x64 (BIF) located in the software centre
• Unit4 Report Engine 9.5.104 - (Excelerator) - (current version as of Jan 2021) 

From Windows

1. Access the Software Center:

• From your desktop, by double-clicking the icon "Software Center"
• From Windows start menu, by selecting "Software Center"
  
  

2. Search for Unit4

 

3. Select the required software you wish to install

4. Select install

5. The "Installation status" window will appear. At the end of the process, you will see all the application details there:  

 

From Apple macOS or Linux

Unit4 Batch file inputter and Unit4 Report Engine to Excel are not available on Apple macOS and Linux at the moment.

If you are an Apple or Linux user, you can:

1. Access the Southampton Virtual Environment (SVE)
2. Open the web version of Excel and find the Unit4 Batch file inputter available 

If you need guidance on accessing SVE, please read the article "How to access Southampton Virtual Environment (SVE) and Common Learning Spaces (CLS) workrooms".

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Uninstall the software

If you need to uninstall the software, please read the knowledge base article "How to download software" - section "How to uninstall a software".

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Instructions for Unit4 Batch file inputter (BIF) 

Note for first time users

Email ServiceLine with the subject heading 'Business World BIF set up' to request the activation.

The Finance Systems team will be able to assist.

Accessing Business World (Agresso) BIF

1. From the Windows Start menu, expand the Business World Remote Apps folder, then open Excel (BIF).
   
   
2. Select the Agresso BIF menu at the top of the worksheet:
   
   
   
3. To check that you have the correct version installed, select the About icon on the Agresso BIF toolbar to display the Version details.

BIF template

You must use the correct BIF template that connects directly to the remote server: \\srv02302\general$\Import

This template can be provided by Finance systems team by contacting ServiceLine.

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Unit4 Excelerator

Note for first time users

Your Business World profile requires a password to be set in order to log in to Excelerator

Email ServiceLine with the subject heading: Business World Excelerator access to request the removal of the single sign on function from your profile. This will enable you to set a password.

Add or amend the Login URL

When using Unit4 Excelerator for the first time, please follow the steps below to add the correct Login URL.

1. From the Windows Start menu, expand the Business World Remote Apps folder, then open Excel (BIF)
   
   
2. Select the Unit4 Excelerator menu at the top of the worksheet
   
   
   
3. From the Excelerator toolbar select Login – a dialogue box opens:
   
   
   
4. Complete the following:
   1. User name: Enter your own userID
   2. Client: US
   3. Password: Your Business World password 
      
      
5. Select the More >> button and the dialogue box will expand to display further fields
   
   
6. Complete the following:
   1. Connection type: Select U4BW Web Service from the drop down menu.
   2. Select Agresso Authentication in the field underneath Connection type.
   3. URL: Copy and paste the following URL into this field: https://u4bwws.soton.ac.uk/BusinessWorld-reportengine/service.asmx
      
      
      
7. Select the Login button 

Should you have issues using the BIF or Excelerator functionality email ServiceLine providing full details.

Please include details of any error messages and screenshots where appropriate.

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