User Guide

Program Installation and Options
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4.9. File Types
The BMDM program uses several file extensions.
LDF ........... An SQL MSDE file used with the MDF database file. When an MDF file is
created, an associated LDF file is also created.
MDB ......... An Access database file that stores cell and battery readings and setup data. At
installation, the BMDM creates an empty database file. When the BMDM opens
a backup file, it extracts it from ZIP to MDB.
MDF .......... An SQL MSDE database file that stores cell and battery readings and setup data.
After installation, the user creates an empty database file or imports an MDB file.
The BMDM cannot back up an MDF file.
MPM ......... The configuration file Config3.MPM under Program Files\Alber\MPM Manager
that you may edit to change computer type (Central, Local or Service).
PDF ........... A file format that protects against unintended changes. The Web Report
Generator generates a report as a PDF file every 24 hours.
WAV ......... A sound file used for alarm sounds.
ZIP ............ A compressed file for backup of an Access MDB database file. Saving the
working database as a backup saves the MDB file as a ZIP.
ZRF ........... A compressed file for reports. The Report Generator displays and prints text and
graphs and saves customized reports in a ZRF format that protects against
changes. You may also view and print ZRF files using the Archive Reader.
4.10. Help Screens
The BMDM has built-in help, which you may activate three ways. Most screens have a
question mark in the upper right corner. Click the question mark, then click the ? cursor over
an item to open a help description. If a screen has no question mark, press the F1 function key
to display help for the entire screen.
Finally, you may click Help on the menu bar to open the text portion of the manual, through
which you may browse using the Table of Contents or Index. The on-screen manual does not
include tables and figures.