MLS 12 Installation > Datamanager - Your Installation Tool > Import

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

Selecting the menu option MLS5, from the Import menu option, will start the system import routine. The system will import data from an existing version of MasterLink Shop Writer 5 into the new ( empty ) MLS 12 data 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 MLS 5 directory be located on the same server being used for MLS 121. 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 MLS 5 directory where the data currently resides.

Once you complete the MLS5 import, you can use the Index option to be ready to operate your new program version.

The most common problems with updating are:

• Bad data exists in the files.

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

MLS 5 importing involves restructuring of the data files. You will not affect your MLS 5 files, but instead will make a copy of the data on new files in MLS 12's folder.

Import Data From ASW 5

Import Data From ASW 5