3M 747 setup guide Determine import/export format requirements, Determine data-format requirements

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Step 3 – Determine import/export format requirements

Use the 3MTM Digital Data Manager Model 747 Data Format Guide for step-by-step information on setting up Data Manager parameters. These parameters (such as import/export formats and barcode validation) depend on the format of the text files that you generate from your circulation system.

Make sure that you can consistently generate accurate lists from your circulation system.

As you use Data Manager, the export procedures help identify problems with the data in your circulation system (such as missing information and incomplete barcodes)

You may have to correct inconsistencies and errors in the records stored in your circulation system.

Step 3.1 – Determine data-format requirements

You must complete this step before you can configure the Data Manager software.

Before attempting to use Data Manager…

1Follow the steps in the Data Format Guide to determine file formats and format parameters.

Step 1 Determine the List Barcode Validation parameters necessary to extract barcode data from the list files that you generate from your circulation system.

Step 2 Determine the file formats for the list files that you will generate from your circulation system.

Step 3 Determine export format parameters that specify what fields will be exported from these list files for display on the DLA or other 3M Digital ID equipment.

Step 4 Determine import format parameters that specify formats for the text files that Data Manager creates from the data collected by the DLA. Data Manager formats these files so they can be used to update data in your circulation system.

2Record your parameter settings on the 3MTM Digital Data Manager Data Format Worksheet.

Step 3.2 – Generate list files

1Use your circulation system to generate shelf-order lists and search lists.

Make sure that the file format matches one of the three format types supported by Data Manager. (See the Data Format Guide for descriptions and examples of file formats.)

Important: If your library uses a location-based shelving system, your circulation system must also generate Location Lists that identify designated locations in the library with location IDs and descriptions.

2Save these files in a location that is accessible to the computer you will use to run Data Manager software.

These list files will be used to test the export formats that you create.

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Contents 3M Library Systems Digital Data Manager ModelPage Installation and Setup Contents Set import parameters Optional Procedures3M Service Test your export formats3M Data Manager Model 747 Software License 3M 2011. All rights reserved Introduction About Data ManagerRelated documents Upgrading Data Manager Installation and setup overviewInstalling Data Manager for the first time Procedure NumberInstall Data Manager and DLA software Computer requirementsPrivileges required for Data Manager Installing Data Manager software ProcedureDatabase files reside in these locations For most installations, select all components Installing Digital Library Assistant DLA softwareBefore you begin Install memory-card drive new drive onlyIf you have problems Install the new memory-card driveCheck the memory-card drive’s operation ProcedureRemoving a memory card Configure memory card eject privilegesBefore attempting to use Data Manager… Determine import/export format requirementsDetermine data-format requirements Generate list filesCreate folders for your lists Create list foldersCreate shelf-order, search-list, and import folders Move the list files into the correct foldersStart Data Manager software Enter Admin SetupCan’t Find Export/Import Location Specify list folder and export/import locationsDefine list barcode validation parameters To define barcode validation parametersSelect Valid Characters Set export parameters Export-format parametersAbout location IDs Create export formats To create export formatsNew/Edit Export Format dialog box appears. See Figure Select an import format and click Set Default Designating a default export format optionalSet up Duplicate Item Definitions optional Matching Primary Information FieldsMatching Secondary Information Fields Test your export formats Debug your export formatsTo preview the file export Export lists and check for errors and warnings Click RefreshSummary Log Detecting errors and warnings About debugging export errors and warningsIf you encounter excessive errors and warnings If you encounter a few errors and warningsFor lists used by the DLA View the exported lists on the DLA or other equipmentCollection Categories Default Import FormatsSet import parameters OverviewCreate and preview import formats Permanent Collection Categories Create collection categoriesTo export collection category labels Export collection-category labels to the memory cardTest your import formats To test your import formatsImport file list order Optional Procedures Specifying language settings optionalLanguage Settings dialog box appears To designate a default export format Designating a default export format optionalDesignating a default import format optional Separate each parameter in the Run field with a space Select 3M Digital Data Manager, then click Next3M 2011. All rights reserved Command-line arguments that modify normal behavior Command-line operations and argumentsCommand-line help Command-line operationsError Code Error Message Command-line error codes and messages3M Library Systems Web Site 3M Service3M Service phone numbers Information to gather
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