Import Data From ASW5

Before importing any data, be sure to build empty data files.

Selecting the menu option ASW5, from the Import menu option, will start the system import routine.  The system will import data from an existing version of Auto Shop Writer 5 into a temporary set of EMS 2000 files.  

If the files are not empty, it will place the data in addition to the existing data.  Running this routine multiple times without first rebuilding the files to an "empty" status will result in multiple copies of each record.

It is recommended that the ASW 5 directory be located on the same server being used for ASW 9.  Transferring data across the network is usually reliable, but if you have any problems with the connection you will corrupt data.

When you confirm that you want to do the import, a browse screen will pop up.  You must locate and select ( double click so the folder appears open ) the ASW 5 directory where the data currently resides.

Once you complete the ASW5 import, you must then run the EMS2000 import option from the same menu and select the TEMP directory that has been created in the ASW9s directory.

The most common problems with updating are:

•Bad data exists in the files.  Use dSalvage to fix the files before importing the data

•If you receive an error 2, File Not Found, you did not select the correct directory during the browse function

ASW 5 importing involves restructuring of the data files.  You will not affect your ASW 5 files, but instead will make a copy of the data on new files in ASW 9's folder.

dSalvage is a product of Comtech Publishing.  It must be purchased directly from them.  MasterLink Software is not affiliated with Comtech Publishing, but has found this product to be vital for many years.

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