How do I set up unit characteristics and upload them in bulk in ADDA?
ADDA allows you to upload unit characteristics in bulk using a CSV file. Before doing the bulk upload, a one-time setup is required. Follow the steps below in the same order.
Step 1: Log in and go to Unit Setup
- Log in to ADDA.
- Click Admin.
- Go to Units and Users.
- Click Setup.
- Click Configure.
Step 2: Add Unit Types
- Click Add Unit Type.
- Create unit characteristic types required for your property.
- Examples:
Residential
Commercial
Villas - Click Add to save.
Step 3: Set Up Unit Characteristics
- Click Add Unit Characteristic Type.
- Select the unit type you created.
- Enter the Title of Characteristic - eg: Bedrooms, Furnishing, Parking
- Add the required values for each type.
- Examples:1BHK, 2BHK
- Furnished, Unfurnished
- Covered Parking, No Parking
- Save the details.
- Complete this step for all required unit characteristics.
Step 4: Download the Bulk Upload CSV Template
- On the same page, click on the Bulk Upload Tab.
- Select Upload Using CSV.
- Click Download CSV Template.
Step 5: Fill the CSV Template
- Open the downloaded CSV file.
- Fill in the details exactly as per the column headers.
- Do not change or delete any predefined fields such as:
Key Field
Unit Number
Building
Note: Please ensure the Unit Type and Unit Characteristics name matches the one’s created in Step 2 & 3.
Save the file in CSV format.
Step 6: Upload the CSV File
- Go to Admin → Units and Users → Setup.
- Click Bulk Upload.
- Select Upload Using CSV.
- In Step 3, drag and drop the CSV file or click Browse to select it.
- Upload the file.
Step 7: Preview and Validate
- Click Preview.
- If there are any errors, they will be highlighted in red. You can correct them directly on the same screen.
- Correct the errors in the CSV file and upload again if required.
- If no errors are shown, proceed to preview.
Step 8: Submit the Upload
- Review the preview details.
- Click Submit.
- Click Yes to confirm.