3M 747 setup guide Installation and setup overview, Installing Data Manager for the first time

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Installation and setup overview

The steps required to install Data Manager 3.xx software will vary depending upon the installation type. See the descriptions below for an overview of installation procedures.

Data Manager installation and setup should be performed by someone having in-depth knowledge of the library’s circulation system.

Installing Data Manager for the first time

You must complete all the setup steps listed below before you can use Data Manager software. Once you complete the initial setup, day-to-day operations are relatively simple and straightforward.

Procedure		Page Number
Step 1 – Install Data Manager and DLA software		3
Step 2 – Install memory-card drive		6
Step 3 – Determine import/export format		9
Step 4 – Create list folders		10
Step 5	– Define list barcode validation parameters	13
Step 6	– Set export parameters	14
Step 7	– Test your export formats	18
Step 8	– Set import parameters	22

Upgrading Data Manager

If an older version of Data Manager software (v2.0 or higher) is installed on your computer, installing version 3.2 (or higher) will remove the older version and migrate your settings and formats to the new version.

Procedure	Page Number
Step 1 – Install Data Manager and DLA software	.........................................3

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Contents Digital Data Manager Model 3M Library SystemsPage Installation and Setup Contents Optional Procedures 3M ServiceTest your export formats Set import parameters3M Data Manager Model 747 Software License 3M 2011. All rights reserved Related documents IntroductionAbout Data Manager Installation and setup overview Installing Data Manager for the first timeProcedure Number Upgrading Data ManagerPrivileges required for Data Manager Install Data Manager and DLA softwareComputer requirements Database files reside in these locations Installing Data Manager softwareProcedure Installing Digital Library Assistant DLA software For most installations, select all componentsInstall memory-card drive new drive only If you have problemsInstall the new memory-card drive Before you beginProcedure Check the memory-card drive’s operationConfigure memory card eject privileges Removing a memory cardDetermine import/export format requirements Determine data-format requirementsGenerate list files Before attempting to use Data Manager…Create list folders Create shelf-order, search-list, and import foldersMove the list files into the correct folders Create folders for your listsEnter Admin Setup Start Data Manager softwareSpecify list folder and export/import locations Can’t Find Export/Import LocationSelect Valid Characters Define list barcode validation parametersTo define barcode validation parameters About location IDs Set export parametersExport-format parameters New/Edit Export Format dialog box appears. See Figure Create export formatsTo create export formats Designating a default export format optional Select an import format and click Set DefaultMatching Secondary Information Fields Set up Duplicate Item Definitions optionalMatching Primary Information Fields To preview the file export Test your export formatsDebug your export formats Summary Log Export lists and check for errors and warningsClick Refresh About debugging export errors and warnings If you encounter excessive errors and warningsIf you encounter a few errors and warnings Detecting errors and warningsView the exported lists on the DLA or other equipment For lists used by the DLADefault Import Formats Set import parametersOverview Collection CategoriesCreate and preview import formats Create collection categories Permanent Collection CategoriesExport collection-category labels to the memory card To export collection category labelsImport file list order Test your import formatsTo test your import formats Language Settings dialog box appears Optional ProceduresSpecifying language settings optional Designating a default export format optional To designate a default export formatDesignating a default import format optional Select 3M Digital Data Manager, then click Next Separate each parameter in the Run field with a space3M 2011. All rights reserved Command-line operations and arguments Command-line helpCommand-line operations Command-line arguments that modify normal behaviorCommand-line error codes and messages Error Code Error Message3M Service 3M Service phone numbersInformation to gather 3M Library Systems Web Site

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