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Whilst we have no control over the time it takes to transfer data from a client to our server, we have been able to reduce the time needed to analyse data and add it to the relevant database.

We've also improved the way in which upload errors are reported. Previously, error codes would be given and errors would have to be 'dug' out using validation rules as a guideline.

But now, this responsibility has been taken on by the new uploading mechanism which presents errors in plain English along with references as to where they exist. For example:

• This file appears to be empty.
• This file has xxx lines too many.
• The field name xxx contains non-alphabetic characters.
• The field name xxx is longer than 50 characters.
• etc.

Although these improvements have been made, clients should still do their best to ensure their data is valid beforehand to save time and frustration, for which information can be found in the File Upload section of the Knowledge Base.