# Modify the ADF Files

You can modify the ADF data and/or mapping file at any time, even after the files have been loaded to the console.

To modify the Directory files

1. Copy the ADF data and mapping files to a new location or a folder. This prevents other consoles from automatically attempting to reload a locked file, incomplete file, or a file that has been saved with errors.

2. Open the copied files and modify the records as required. See Create an ADF data file and Create an ADF Mapping File for details.

   CAUTION:
   You may use Excel or another editor to edit your ADF files; however, ensure the file is saved in CSV (Comma Delimited) file format.

3. Test that the ADF files can be successfully reloaded from a console by changing the data and mapping file locations in the Directory Administration Maintenance panel to point to your temporary folder and selecting the Reload Now button.

4. After you confirm that the data can be loaded successfully, copy the modified files back to their original location and update the data and mapping file locations in the Directory Administration Maintenance panel to change the temporary folder back to the original folder.

   Note: Ensure that all files have the same name. If you change the file names, you must update the ADF file names in each console that accesses the ADF Directory.

5. The new ADF files are automatically reloaded by each console if the scheduled reload has been configured. You may also use the Reload Now button in the Directory Administration Maintenance panel on each console.

   Note: If you are synchronizing your ADF files with the MiVoice Business directory, do not modify the exported fields from the MiVoice Business as changes made to key fields will affect the console’s ability retain the additional data fields on a subsequent ESM sync and changes to non-key fields will be overwritten on the next synchronization.

Parent topic: Standalone ADF
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