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I didn't get a specific error report but in the Confirmation file from Scoutnet I remember it had the scouts listed that had an error. I don't think it listed out exactly what the problem was though, just that it couldn't update the scouts record. I don't have that confirmation form to look at it. I think that was one I helped the Scoutmaster run and he kept it because he knew right away what the problems were.

@5year When I've uploaded to Scoutnet for Boy Scouts and there is an issue I've seen the problem based on the Scoutnet confirmation report. There is basically a 3 step process when uploading. 1st is to get the CSV file uploaded, 2nd is the processing and then the confirmation from Scoutnet of what it's about to upload/apply with the ability to make changes before doing so, 3rd is a confrimation report from Scoutnet that you MUST print in order for the process to be complete. Also, based on what my Council's Advancement chairman told me is that Scoutnet matches up with First/Last Nam

I'll have to play around with Cubtrails a little more when I have time. I just converted over to Packmaster about 1 month ago and just finished importing all my data which took some time. This is one thing you'll probably want to have as well. A good way of importing in a CSV file. Packmaster has an attempt at it and they did a decent job but again not perfect. I still had to do stuff manually. I agree with your statement about their developers. Like I said, you can tell they are C++ developers trying to attempt a web application. If they were smart they would start from scratch with they web

I've taken a basic look at cubtrails as well. I like the looks of it so far and it seems to be fairly easy to navigate once you get to know it. However, there is one thing that Packmaster has a grip on that is going to be hard for any BSA type software to overcome. Packmaster has the ability to export out a file that you can upload directly into the BSA database. Unfortunately, from my understanding, they have some deal with BSA were they are only one of two still remaining companies that BSA has given their format to. I talked with the guy from ScoutTracker (software we were using) and he sai

Packmaster (www.troopmaster.com) is the only BSA approved Cub Scout advancement program. The software + the web add on is over double SoutTracker & ScoutManage but they have phone support with people that actually answer the phone. Many different reports and you can upload all of your advancements to BSA's Scoutnet site. No need to manually enter them in. You can also work offline and then sync up your database when you get a connection. This makes it perfect to input advancements when at Pack or Den meetings. My Pack has been on ScoutTracker for over 5 yrs but I'm working on moving