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Downloading Vendor Catalog Updates to Floppy Disks

When should I download to floppy diskettes?
You should download files to floppy diskettes when you are downloading a Vendor Catalog update that will be installed on a single computer without network or internet access. The floppy disk download is Medical Vendors only.

Note: We recommended that you print out these instructions prior to downloading files..

Downloading Updates to Floppy Disks

1.	You will need three (3) blank formatted floppy diskettes. The number of disk may vary with each new update.
2.	Label each of the diskettes(e.g., Disk#1, Disk#2, Disk#3). You should label the diskettes prior to beginning the download process. This will help to eliminate possible confusion as to which file is saved to which diskette.
3.	Insert the disk labels Disk #1 into your floppy drive.
4.	Using your mouse, left-click once on the link labeled Disk #1 of the download group. The Save As dialog box appears.
5.	Click the down arrow at the end of the Save In line and select the 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) drive.

6.	Click the Save button to save the file to the floppy drive using its default name. The file name will reflect the date that the update was created and posted on the website.
7.	When the file has finished downloading and the green light goes off on your floppy drive, remove Disk #1 and insert Disk #2.
8.	Repeat steps 4 - 7 to download file to Disk #2 and Disk#3
9.	After all files have been downloaded to your floppy diskettes, you are ready to run the Vendor Catalog update. NOTE: The Uniform Solution for Windows program should be closed on all computers before running the update. The update must be run on the server only(also known as the main computer).
	Important Note: In order for the download to work properly, you should use the default file names. If you change the file or extension name, the download will not work.

Installing the Vendor Catalog Update (Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP)

1.	The Uniforms Solution program must be closed on all computers. Update(s) only need to be performed on the Server (also known as the main computer). At the Windows desk, insert the diskette labeled Disk#1 into your floppy drive (typically A:).
2.	To open the files on the 3 1/2 floppy drive, you can click on Start>Run>Browse. Select the 3 1/2 floppy drive, select the file name, click on open then click OK and follow the prompts. Another way to access the files on the floppy diskettes is to double-click on My Computer icon, double-click on 3 1/2 Floppy disk, double-click on the file name. Follow the on-screen instruction to run the update (you will be prompted for each diskette in the installation or update set).
3.	After you have run the Vendor Catalog update, you will have to generate a new catalog in the Uniform Solution for Windows program. To do this open The Uniform Solution program, click Lists>Catalog. A message box will appear asking you if you want to generate a new catalog. Click YES..