====== Import Absences & Overtime ======
This procedure can be done either by importing from excel sheets where employees' permission and/or overtime are duely filled or through **Manual Entries** in SEAM PMC, to be explained in the coresponding chapter.

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  * **Step 1:** Select the combo box **Absences & Overtime**.
  * **Step 2:** Click on the Lookup to browse and select the file. 
  * **Step 3:** Select the date either from the displayed calendar by clicking on the arrow or by using the up and down arrows.
  * **Step 4:** Click on Import Button and wait for the activity bar to finish. If everything is o.k., the message **Import Completed** is displayed.