Importing and Exporting Data

Data from various software programs can be imported by selecting 'Import Data' from the 'File' menu. iSMARTtrain will determine the type of file based on its contents. Files can also be imported by dropping them onto the open iSMARTtrain window.

The following file formats are supported:

Importing PowerTap .csv Files

Files from PowerTap's software can be imported as .csv files. Since these files don't contain information about the date and time of the session, this must be set when the file is imported. A dialog box will be displayed where this can be set.

Importing Polar Files

Polar data cam be imported as either .hrm files or as .pdd files with associated .hrm files. The advantage of importing .pdd files is that addtional data, such as calories burned and sport, is also imported. This data is not present in .hrm files.

To import .hrm files, simply select the file when prompted. To import .pdd files, select the .pdd file when prompted. It's important to ensure that the .hrm file associated with the .pdd file is in the same folder as the .pdd file.

Importing Polar PPP Data

To import data created by Polar's PPP Software, select 'Import' in the 'File Menu'. Navigate to where the data is stored (usually c:\program files\polar\Polar Precision Performance\) and select the folder with the user's name that you wish to import. Select the .ppd file with the user's name, then click 'Open'. All the data for that user will then be imported into iSMARTtrain.