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From: QAD Netherlands B.V.
Overview:
The Export-To-CIM plug-in automates the process of converting
an Excel 95/97/2000 worksheet to a CIM FILE. It's fast,
efficient, and amazingly accurate.
The Excel macro can be used for each worksheet when the CIM
add-in is installed. The add-in is installed using the
'Tools/add-ins' function.
Requirements:
The Export-To-CIM macro requires Microsoft Excel 95 or
higher. It will not work with previous versions of Excel.
Installing the Export-To-CIM Add-In:
The Export-To-CIM is a standard Excel 95/97/2000 add-in,
contained in a file named CIM2000.XLA.
For best result, use the following procedures to install
the product.
1. Start Excel 95/97/2000 if it's not already running.
2. Select the Tools Add-Ins command.
3. Click the Browse button in the Add-Ins dialog box.
4. Locate CIM2000.XLA in the folder you installed the
Export-To-CIM tool in.
5. The list of add-ins displayed will now show the
Export-to-CIM macro. Make sure this item has a checkmark next
to it.
6. Click OK to close the Add-Ins dialog box.
[You have to restart Microsoft Excel 95 first
before it is loaded]
Starting the Export-To-CIM macro:
When the Export-To-CIM add-in is installed, an extra menu
is added called "MFG/PRO CIM".
This menu contains the following items:
- Export-To-CIM: The Export-To-CIM to tool export
your data to a CIM file.
- CIM Checker: A check program to see if the data
is right.
- CIM Formatter: A program to format the length of
your data.
- CIM Control: Configuration information for the
Export-To-CIM add-in.
- CIM Help: The User Manual Help file.
- CIM Example: A help file containing an example
illustrating the use of the CIM-tool.
Uninstalling the Export-To-CIM Tool:
The Export-To-CIM will be installed automatically whenever
you start Excel. If you no longer need to use this tool,
perform the following steps:
1. Start Excel 95/97/2000 if it's not already running.
2. Select the Tools Add-Ins command.
3. Remove the checkmark from the Export-to-CIM macro.
4. Click OK to close the Add-Ins dialog box.
[You have to restart Microsoft Excel 95 first before
it is removed]
The add-in will be removed from memory, and it will no
longer be loaded automatically when you start Excel.