The biggest worry when switching PAT testing software is the data: every asset, every test result, every certificate you've ever issued. If that means weeks of retyping, no benefit is worth it. It doesn't have to.
NETS PAT is built to import the data you already have — straight from your PAT tester or your current software — so you switch in an afternoon, not a month. And if you'd rather we did it for you, we'll move your data over free of charge as part of your switch.
What you can import
NETS PAT reads the formats that PAT testers and software actually produce:
- Seaward Pat Mobile — CSV export, including results
- Seaward PATGuard — full .SSS database import
- Kewtech, Metrel, Megger & Fluke — CSV result files
- GAR / TAR / ASCII — delimited text exports from legacy testers
- Plain CSV — a simple asset list to build your register
Imports don't just copy rows — they create assets, test results, clients and certificates automatically, matching assets to your existing barcodes so labels already on your equipment keep working.
How the switch works
1. Export from your current system
Your tester or current software can almost always export CSV or a delimited text file. If it's one of the formats above, you're ready.
2. Upload it in NETS PAT
Use the built-in import in NETS PAT. It reads the file, matches assets by barcode, and builds your clients and certificates automatically.
3. Verify and carry on
Review the imported data, print any new labels, and keep testing. Your history is preserved, your retest schedule is intact, and your existing labels still scan.
Prefer a hand with it? Send us your export and we'll import it for you at no charge — get in touch.
No lock-in, no risk
- Your data is yours — export it back out anytime, in CSV.
- Start free — the Free plan costs nothing and has no time limit, so you can trial the switch with zero spend.
- Nothing is deleted — importing adds to your account; your old system stays untouched until you're ready.
- Private by design — encrypted transfer, two-factor authentication and full audit logging.
What you gain by switching
- Scan-to-certificate testing with barcode labels
- Professional certificates with online verification links
- Automatic retest scheduling and client reminders
- A client portal where your customers download reports
- White-label branding with your company name on certificates
Switch today — it's free to start
Create a free account, import a sample export, and see your data land. No credit card, no time limit. Start free or compare plans.
Frequently asked questions
Which tester or software can I import from?
Seaward Pat Mobile (CSV), Seaward PATGuard (.SSS), Kewtech, Metrel, Megger and Fluke (CSV), and delimited GAR/TAR/ASCII text files. A plain CSV asset list works too.
What if my software isn't in the list?
Most tools can export CSV or a delimited text file, which NETS PAT can read. Not sure? Send us a sample export and we'll check it for you.
Is my data safe during the switch?
Yes. Data is scoped to your account, transferred encrypted, and protected with two-factor authentication and audit logging. Importing never deletes existing records.
Do I have to pay to switch?
No. The Free plan costs nothing, import is included, and we'll move your data over for you at no charge as part of your switch.
Will my existing barcodes still work?
Yes — imported assets are matched by barcode, so the labels already on your equipment continue to scan in NETS PAT.