DIMA Download

Access 2010 Notice:   Please note that we are working to make DIMA compatible with Access 2010, 32 bit version (we will not support the 64 bit version). Some of the issues are due to Microsoft and may be fixed by installing Service Pack 1 for Office 2010. Please continue to let us know as you experience problems.  Thank you!

Download Instructions (Please read even if it appears intuitive)

1. Print these directions for easy reference.

2. Double-click the link, "Download Database", and click "Save". Choose a location to save the file. Save the file to a known location on your computer, for example, the desktop or a new folder.

3. The saved file needs to be unzipped (some users may see the individual files even though it hasn't been unzipped). If you do not have software to unzip the file, download an evaluation version from the web such as WinZip or 7-zip. When you double-click the saved file, the unzip software will open. Extract all the files.

4. Double-click "DIMA". Click "Open" in the Security Window. The program will open in Microsoft Access (requires Access 2000 or later).

5. Additional instructions can be accessed in the database itself by clicking "Help" on the Main Menu.

6. If you have any problems, please contact Ericha Courtright at ericha@nmsu.edu or 575-646-4147.

TRY OUT THE DEMO DATABASE!

The Demo Database offers a sample of what the full database has to offer and allows the user to work through a small subset of line-point intercept, gap and soil stability data. The password is 9999.

   DOWNLOAD NEW DATABASE VERSION 2.2

Released January 24, 2012.  This release includes new reports for Rangeland Heath, Dry Weight Rank, Plant Production and LPI Ground Cover Indicators.  In addition, new customizable fields are available in Medium & High Intensity Ecological Inventory on the Ecol. Site/State tab,  a new option to record additional sets of GPS coordinates for landscape features (e.g., wells or roads) is available under the Plot Description, and preloaded MLRAs and CRAs are available as drop-downs when a state has been noted.  Please try the new database out and let us know what you think.  A comments page can be accessed from DIMA or here so please let us know how we are doing.

Please visit our FAQ Page for useful tips and information.

An introductory webinar on using DIMA is posted as flash and as wmv.  In addition, an advanced webinar is posted as flash and as wmv.

Older databases must be updated prior to being imported into the latest version.  Download old versions below.

Download Database Version 2.1

Download Database Version 2.0b

Download Database Version 1.6

GPS SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

Make sure Spanner is installed on the computer you will be using in the field with the Garmin. Open the database like normal. Go to the Administrative Functions and click the GPS Device Management tab under System Setup. Attach the GPS device to your computer and run Spanner. Follow the instructions on the GPS device setup screens in the database. You will be asked to point to the folder in which you have saved the DLL (included with the database download). This only needs to be done once. Finally, you will see the screen that attempts to actually pull data from the GPS into Access.  Please note that DIMA utilizes a 3rd-party DLL to manage communications between Access and an attached GPS device.  This DLL is currently incompatible with Windows 7.  If you are running Windows 7, and want to use DIMA with an attached GPS device, you must run Access in 'XP Compatibility mode'.  See: http://help.unc.edu/6037

Suggestions for future enhancements should be directed to Ericha Courtright.  If you make any structural changes, you will not be able to import your database into the next version.
 

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