******  SIMS 2000 Express Packages  -  Notes  -  Export/Import   ******

  Export
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    Use Export to SEND/Email your SIMS 2000 test to any SIMS 2000 Express PC.
    The Export file package is a complete SIMS 2000 Test Result Code, all of the test components and test panelist data.
        - The test components in the package include the entire SIMS 2000 test definition, 
          sample rotation plans, questionnaires, experimental designs, experimental plans, etc.
        - The test data in the package includes the entire result data set, every panelist response up-to-the-minute.

  Import
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    Use Import to RECEIVE your Test Data from any SIMS 2000 Express PC.
        Import is an easy 2 step process:
          1) Select the file for import, the SIMS 2000 express package.
             After selecting an Import File, see the next Tab named [Import Validation] to
             view any error messages, notes, details, and impacts.
          2) Import Now.  This will only be enabled if the verifications passed for the file selected above.

        Import Note: SIMS 2000 needs to be installed on the remote PC for Import. 


  SIMS 2000 Express Packages can be used to copy and transfer entire tests to & from SensoryTest.com and your in-house corporate systems.
  SIMS 2000 Express Packages can be used to copy and transfer entire tests to & from traveling PCs and your in-house corporate systems.


  Example Scenario #1  -  SensoryTest.com internet tests
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    1. From your client in-house SIMS 2000 system.
        - Technician Exports the Result Code SIMS 2000 Express Package.

    2. Go to your SIMS 2000 SensoryTest.com private client online SIMS 2000 system.
        - Technician Imports Result Code SIMS 2000 Express Package.
        - DO THE TEST
        - Technician Exports the Result Code SIMS 2000 Express Package.

    3. From your client in-house SIMS 2000 system.
        - Technician Imports Result Code SIMS 2000 Express Package.


  Example Scenario #2  -  Remote Office or CLT, one or more PCs, no internet access
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    1. From your client in-house SIMS 2000 system.
        - Technician Exports the Result Code SIMS 2000 Express Package.

    2. Go to the remote and/or traveling mobile SIMS 2000 system.
        - Technician Imports Result Code SIMS 2000 Express Package.
        - DO THE TEST
        - Technician Exports the Result Code SIMS 2000 Express Package.

    3. From your client in-house SIMS 2000 system.
        - Technician Imports Result Code SIMS 2000 Express Package.

    Note:  If your remote office or CLT has internet access available, 
           then consider the simpler and popular alternative which is to use our 
           SensoryTest.com internet, which is a easier since there's no need to 
           exchange SIMS 2000 Express Packages and SIMS 2000 not needed on remote PCs.


  Usage Notes
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  Sample Set data redundancy and duplication avoidance.
    Import will not overwrite any existing data which occupies the exact same sample set.
    If you're going to run the same study in two places, use 'Force Panelist to Register Sample Set'
    which should insure unique sample set assignment and allow for successful imports.
      Example: You import a package file that used sample sets 1 thru 50, then later try
               to import another file, or even the same file, with same use 1-50 sample sets.
               SIMS 2000 is not able to overwrite the initially imported 1-50 sample sets.
      During Import Now, a count of ignored data records, if any, will be clearly shown on the screen.


  Import File verifications on the 4th tab show detailed information about the Import file selected. 
     Details shown include File vs Database information, matching information with pre-exiting data notes.
     Also shown are the detailed header information from the top of the import file, this header section
     details the information from the source SIMS 2000 system where the import file was created.
     It is important for the target database system that if the test components already exist,
     that they properly match the details the source SIMS 2000 system where the import file was created.


  A SIMS 2000 Express PC is any PC running SIMS 2000 either as standalone system, such as 
    traveling, mobile and/or portable PC comptuer system, or as networked PC on a local area Network.
    A traveling system will also need it's own SQL database such as the free SQL Express on our DVDs.


  Future enhancement plans for remote one-seat testing stations.
    We're planning on adding Export/Import SIMS 2000 Express Packages buttons to the 
    Panelist PCs existing flexible reconfiguration capabilities, allowing for possible optional use of
    one-seat testing stations for virtually anywhere & anytime.  Simple copy/email the tests around as needed.
    The idea of one-seat testing stations is doable right now but needs the remote panelist to access 
      SIMS 2000 like a technician, which is aok for your remote office locations, CLTs, 
      and trained and/or trusted panelists, but not quite for home use consumers.


  This is an advanced area.   Please read the notes and popup messages. 
    If you are not sure that you should be in this area then please proceed with caution.


  All data activity in this area is validated, audited and tracked.