DIMA FAQ

Q: Why do I receive a Microsoft Access Security warning when I open the database?

A: Please see instructions for dealing with this here.

Q: Why do I receive a "Permissions denied" error when doing an Excel Import?

A: When using Access 2007 and 2010, the "Temp files directory" location needs to be changed in the Maintain Application Constants' screen under the Administrative Functions.  Use something besides the default of C:\.

Q: How do I set up multiple databases for the same field project?

A: Create a single database for the field project. Copy this database to the tablets used for the project. In order to keep track of the copies, you should identify them in some way (i.e., field group name, computer name, etc).

Q: How do I merge multiple databases?

A: Use one of the databases as the main database. In each of the other databases, use the "Export ALL data to another DIMA database" function under Administrative Functions to create an Excel file containing the data from that database. In the main database, use the "Import ALL data from another DIMA database" function under Administrative Functions to import the Excel file created previously. Note: This only works as long as the copies of the database are the same version. Excel must be closed while performing the "Export" and "Import".

Q: How do I delete an extra row of gap data?

A: Click arrow next to row and hit "Delete" on the keyboard. Confirm deletion.