Importing the Master Chemical Index (MCI) into SDSpro™
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IMPORTANT: Importing the Master Chemical Index may overwrite existing chemical records. Chemical records not to be modified should have their ‘No Auto Update’ checkbox checked. |
To import the Master Chemical Index into SDSpro
Locate the MCI_DATA_q_20yy.exe file on the SDSpro Master Chemical Index USB (where q is
the Quarter and yy is the Year) or download from the URL provided.
Double-click to execute the MCI_DATA_q_20yy.exe file
Following the prompts in the installer, extract the MCI Data File to the Desktop or another convenient
location (Default is C:\MCI).
Launch SDSpro.
From the menu select Special Functions -> Preferences
Click on the Interface tab and then on the EXECUTE METHOD button.
Enter the password: msdsprokeys
Enter the Method to Execute Import_ChemicalData
SDSpro displays a confirmation message stating that certain records will be overwritten.
Click on the CONTINUE button.
Browse to the location of the MCI_Data_q_20yy file and double-click
the icon to open it.
NOTE: For SDSpro version 7.0.28 and above, select the larger file ending in *.v3
For earlier versions, select the file with no extension.
SDSpro displays a progress meter while importing the update.
Click the SAVE button in the lower right hand corner of the Administrative Preferences window.
Continue to use SDSpro normally.
If you have any questions please call SDSpro Technical Support at 907-334-4271
or email Support@SDSpro.com