DriveTime Simplified

What is a CSV File?

A CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file is a simple format for storing data in a structured way. These files can be opened with spreadsheet applications like Excel and are perfect for transferring data between apps.

Why Back Up Your Data?

Backing up your data ensures you always have a copy of your important information. Exporting as a CSV file creates a reusable, portable version of your data that can be imported into other tools like DriveTime Simplified.

A Quick Note About Syncing

DriveTime Simplified and myDriveTime are not automatically synced! This means any updates made in myDriveTime after your data has been imported into DriveTime Simplified won't automatically appear in the DriveTime Simplified app. However, you can easily keep your data up to date by re-exporting the latest CSV files from myDriveTime and reimporting them into DriveTime Simplified. This process is quick and ensures you always have the most accurate and current data when you need it.

Exporting CSV Files from myDriveTime

Export the Diary File

  1. Open myDriveTime on your device
  2. Tap the Diary tab at the bottom left
  3. Tap the three dots in the top-right corner
  4. From the drop-down menu, select Export to CSV
  5. A file name will appear, typically something like Diary - Students - Lessons followed by numbers
  6. Tap Save to Files
  7. In the next screen, tap Locations and select On My iPad or On My iPhone
  8. Navigate to the Downloads folder and tap Save in the top-right corner
  9. The export window will close, and you'll return to the Diary screen

Export the Students File

  1. Tap the Students tab
  2. Again, tap the three dots in the top-right corner
  3. Select Export to CSV from the menu
  4. Tap Save to Files
  5. Select your device location (On My iPad or On My iPhone)
  6. Save the file in the Downloads folder

Importing CSV Files into DriveTime Simplified

First-Time Import

  1. Open DriveTime Simplified
  2. If this is your first time using the app, you'll see a screen that says No lessons loaded
  3. Tap Import CSV Files to get started
  4. Tap Locations and select On My iPad or On My iPhone
  5. Open the Downloads folder
  6. Select both files (Diary and Students)
  7. Tap Open

Updating Existing Data

  1. Open DriveTime Simplified
  2. Tap the three blue dots in a circle at the top-right corner of the screen
  3. From the menu, select Data Management
  4. Tap Import CSV Files
  5. Select both updated CSV files
  6. Review the import summary
  7. Tap OK to finish

Keeping Your Data Updated

Whenever you make changes in myDriveTime, simply re-export and reimport the latest CSV files into DriveTime Simplified. This ensures your data stays current and accurate, and the process is quick and easy to repeat.

You're now ready to continue using DriveTime Simplified to View your lessons, students, and tests efficiently!