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SQL Battery Monitor Data Manager User's Guide - Alber

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Program Installation and Options4.9. File TypesThe BMDM program uses several file extensions.LDF ........... An <strong>SQL</strong> MSDE file used with the MDF database file. When an MDF file iscreated, an associated LDF file is also created.MDB ......... An Access database file that stores cell and battery readings and setup data. Atinstallation, the BMDM creates an empty database file. When the BMDM opensa backup file, it extracts it from ZIP to MDB.MDF .......... An <strong>SQL</strong> MSDE database file that stores cell and battery readings and setup data.After installation, the user creates an empty database file or imports an MDB file.The BMDM cannot back up an MDF file.MPM ......... The configuration file Config3.MPM under Program Files\<strong>Alber</strong>\MPM <strong>Manager</strong>that you may edit to change computer type (Central, Local or Service).PDF ........... A file format that protects against unintended changes. The Web ReportGenerator generates a report as a PDF file every 24 hours.WAV ......... A sound file used for alarm sounds.ZIP ............ A compressed file for backup of an Access MDB database file. Saving theworking database as a backup saves the MDB file as a ZIP.ZRF ........... A compressed file for reports. The Report Generator displays and prints text andgraphs and saves customized reports in a ZRF format that protects againstchanges. You may also view and print ZRF files using the Archive Reader.4.10. Help ScreensThe BMDM has built-in help, which you may activate three ways. Most screens have aquestion mark in the upper right corner. Click the question mark, then click the ? cursor overan item to open a help description. If a screen has no question mark, press the F1 function keyto display help for the entire screen.Finally, you may click Help on the menu bar to open the text portion of the manual, throughwhich you may browse using the Table of Contents or Index. The on-screen manual does notinclude tables and figures.4-8

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