User's Manual

Importing & Exporting

Introduction

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Introduction

This chapter provides the following sections:

• Overview

• Exporting Test Results

• Exporting Instrument Data

• Exporting Procedure Data

• ASCII Files

• Importing Instrument Data

• Importing Procedure Data

Overview

Many programs store their data in unique or proprietary file formats. In order to

communicate this data to other programs, some sort of import, export, or

conversion utility is usually required. The most common means of transferring

information between programs is through ASCII text files. DPC/TRACK provides

ASCII import utilities for the purpose of integrating Tag ID and Procedure

information from outside sources. You may also export your Tag ID, Procedure,

and Test Results data to an ASCII file so that other applications can make use of

your data.

Exporting Test Results

When Test Results records are exported, a HIST_OUT.ASC file will be created (or

appended) within the directory containing your database files. The

HIST_OUT.ASC file is an ASCII text file with the data organized in tab-delimited

columns. The first row of this file contains the headers that identify the data listed

within each column. Subsequent rows contain the exported Test Results data. You

may export individual or multiple Test Results records into a single ASCII file, if

you like.

Basically, all you have to do is follow these simple steps:

1. Select the Import/Export button on the Main Menu.

2. Select the Export History... button.

3. Specify your search criteria and select the Search button.

4. Review the records, then select the Proceed button.