--- title: ⚙️Host File Mastery Part 3: Processing FoodWorks Host Files description: Process FoodWorks host files to apply inventory updates. Learn the correct workflow to avoid overwriting unprocessed files. --- [Skip to content](https://help.futurenet.com.au/processing-foodworks-host-files#main-content) [![FNET Logo](https://help.futurenet.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/fnet_logo_isolated-1.png?width=50&height=50&name=fnet_logo_isolated-1.png)](https://www.futurenet.com.au) Open main navigation Close main navigation How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Future Net Help & Support](https://help.futurenet.com.au/?hsLang=en-au) 2. [Host](https://help.futurenet.com.au/host?hsLang=en-au) 3. [Hosting](https://help.futurenet.com.au/host?hsLang=en-au#hosting) 2 January 2026 # ⚙️Host File Mastery Part 3: Processing FoodWorks Host Files Process FoodWorks host files to apply inventory changes including new items, price updates, and item deletions. **⚠️ Important:** Only process one FoodWorks host file at a time. Do not download another file until you've completely finished processing the current one.  #### Before You Start Ensure you've downloaded your FoodWorks host file first. Navigate to the **Host** tab in Convenience and select **Process Host File** ![FoodworksProcessHost](https://help.futurenet.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Media/FoodworksProcessHost.gif?width=670&height=496&name=FoodworksProcessHost.gif) #### The FoodWorks Workflow Because FoodWorks host files overwrite each other, follow this strict workflow: 1. Download one Foodworks host file 2. Process it immediately 3. If price updates were disabled, complete Edit Host Prices 4. Only then download the next Foodworks host file 5. Repeat --- ### Processing Options Configure these options at the bottom of the processing window: | Option | Description | | --- | --- | | Update Normal Selling Prices Now | Automatically updates all price changes | | Move Existing APN's | Moves barcodes to hosted item numbers if they already exist under different items | | Move Price when Moving Existing APN's | Moves current sell price when moving barcodes to hosted items | | Backup Database | Creates database backup for restoration if processing errors occur | **ℹ️ Note:** If you turn off **Update Normal Selling Prices Now**, you must use Edit Host Prices before processing your next host file.  #### Processing FoodWorks Host Files 1. Tick the box under **Process this host** for **METCASHV7 HOST FOODWORKS** or **ALMV7 HOST FOODWORKS** 2. The file is automatically selected 3. Configure processing options at the bottom 4. Click **Process** **![FoodworksProcessHostPt2-1](https://help.futurenet.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Media/FoodworksProcessHostPt2-1.gif?width=489&height=352&name=FoodworksProcessHostPt2-1.gif)** If you have liquor, process only one host type at a time. Wait for "Done" in the status column and "Finished" at bottom left before closing. --- ### Troubleshooting **Processing takes too long:** Large files require more time. Wait for the "Finished" message. **Items not appearing:** Use Host Reports to view what was imported and check for errors. **Price updates didn't apply:** Check if you disabled price updates. 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