Update Form 3 Data With An Excel Template

To export or import Form 3 data in Net-Inspect, you must be on the Form 3 page of your First Article Inspection Report (FAIR). You'll find the Tools menu in the upper-right corner above the Characteristics table.

You can use the Tools menu to 1) download an Excel template to export Form 3 data or 2) import an Excel template to add or update characteristic data and results.

1. Navigate to Form 3 on your FAIR in Net-Inspect. 

2. Click on Tools > Download Excel Templates

An editable, Excel version of your Form 3 will be downloaded to your device. 

3. You can then use Excel to update the data. 
         a. Please follow our Form 3 guide to ensure you are following our template guidelines: Form 3 Excel Template Guidelines you can add results, characteristics, or make changes to existing data. 
         b. Note: If you downloaded characteristics with GD&T symbols, please leave them as is in the template. They will look correct after the upload into Net-Inspect. 




4. After making your updates, go back to TOOLS > Import Excel template on Form 3 in Net-Inspect for the FAIR you are working on. NOTE: THIS OVERWRITES ALL EXISTING CHARACTERISTICS AND ENTERS ONLY THE CHARACTERISTIC DATA IN YOUR EXCEL SHEET.

5. You will see a file prompt to drag and drop your updated Excel template or select the file on your PC or network drive. This will update Form 3 of your FAIR after you select a file and upload.