Difference between revisions of "How do I Import a BMW Parts File into Platinum?"
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== More Information == | == More Information == | ||
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=== Initial Set-up === | === Initial Set-up === | ||
The first time you obtain a Parts File from BMW, there a few initial steps that you must carry out to configure Platinum. | The first time you obtain a Parts File from BMW, there a few initial steps that you must carry out to configure Platinum. | ||
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** {{FilePath|BMW-IM.BAT}} - This file needs saving into the SXUtils folder within the Platinum directory structure. | ** {{FilePath|BMW-IM.BAT}} - This file needs saving into the SXUtils folder within the Platinum directory structure. | ||
| − | === | + | === Downloading the File from the BMW Intranet === |
| − | * | + | *Download the {{FilePath|DTT58.STK.ZIP}} or {{FilePath|DTTF58.STK.Z}} |
| − | * Once uncompressed, copy the | + | {{Tip|text=this is sometimes done through WinSCP or FTP}} |
| + | *Then save to {{FilePath|<DRIVE>\SX\SXCO1}} overwriting the original. | ||
| + | {{Note|text=If you need help downloading the file from the BMW Intranet, please call your BMW support representative for assistance}} | ||
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| + | === Unzipping the Parts File === | ||
| + | *The downloaded file called {{FilePath|dttf58.stk.z}} will need uncompressing by using a suitable program such as Winzip or Winrar. | ||
| + | * Once uncompressed, copy the {{FilePath|dttf58.stk (2)}} file to the {{FilePath|SXCo1}} folder within the Platinum directory structure. | ||
| + | {{Note|text=It is assumed here that {{FilePath|SXCo1}} is the folder of your LIVE company. If you are unsure which is your live company, {{SupportContact}}.}} | ||
* The e.g. {{FilePath|dttf58.stk (2)}} file will then need to be renamed to {{FilePath|dttf58.stk}} file to work with the data import in the next stage. | * The e.g. {{FilePath|dttf58.stk (2)}} file will then need to be renamed to {{FilePath|dttf58.stk}} file to work with the data import in the next stage. | ||
| − | * To run the import, go to {{Menu| | + | |
| − | * | + | === Running the import === |
| + | *To run the import, go to then go to the {{Menu|BMW Admin Menu|BMW Parts\prices}} option | ||
| + | *This will run a data import that has a pre process on it that converts the {{FilePath|DTTF58.INP}} to a different file that the data import then uses to import. | ||
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| + | === Checking the Prices === | ||
| + | The final stage is to check the prices are correct but first you will need to run a {{Menu|Re-Sync Stock and Shadow}} option to make the prices in your parts file the same as the ones in the shadow files that are now updated. | ||
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| + | *To do this go to {{Menu|Systems|Stock Control|Maintenance options|Shadow File Maintenance|Re-Sync Stock & Shadow}} | ||
| + | *This step will take a while but can be left running in the background while doing other things. Once finished you can check your BMW parts in your stock files for price changes. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 10:22, 5 February 2016
Contents
Summary
Periodically, BMW will send you an updated Parts File. The procedure for importing this into Platinum is outlined below.
More Information
Initial Set-up
The first time you obtain a Parts File from BMW, there a few initial steps that you must carry out to configure Platinum.
- Download the Data Import '.Zip' file, unzip the contents to an easily locatable place. eg 'Desktop'.
- This process will save out 2 files:
- 'IMPORT.IMP' - This needs importing into the Data Import Module within Platinum. See here for details how to do this.
- 'BMW-IM.BAT' - This file needs saving into the SXUtils folder within the Platinum directory structure.
Downloading the File from the BMW Intranet
- Download the 'DTT58.STK.ZIP' or 'DTTF58.STK.Z'
 | this is sometimes done through WinSCP or FTP |
- Then save to '<DRIVE>\SX\SXCO1' overwriting the original.
 | If you need help downloading the file from the BMW Intranet, please call your BMW support representative for assistance |
Unzipping the Parts File
- The downloaded file called 'dttf58.stk.z' will need uncompressing by using a suitable program such as Winzip or Winrar.
- Once uncompressed, copy the 'dttf58.stk (2)' file to the 'SXCo1' folder within the Platinum directory structure.
| It is assumed here that 'SXCo1' is the folder of your LIVE company. If you are unsure which is your live company, Contact your Platinum dealer or our support team on 0116 230 1500 or by using our website support contact page. |
- The e.g. 'dttf58.stk (2)' file will then need to be renamed to 'dttf58.stk' file to work with the data import in the next stage.
Running the import
- To run the import, go to then go to the " BMW Admin Menu BMW Parts\prices" option
- This will run a data import that has a pre process on it that converts the 'DTTF58.INP' to a different file that the data import then uses to import.
Checking the Prices
The final stage is to check the prices are correct but first you will need to run a " Re-Sync Stock and Shadow" option to make the prices in your parts file the same as the ones in the shadow files that are now updated.
- To do this go to " Systems Stock Control Maintenance options Shadow File Maintenance Re-Sync Stock & Shadow"
- This step will take a while but can be left running in the background while doing other things. Once finished you can check your BMW parts in your stock files for price changes.
See also
- Manufacturer Composite Information
- BMW Composite Information
- Using the BMW EPC with Platinum
- BMW CSP System Setup
