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== Summary ==
 
== Summary ==
 
Periodically, BMW will send you an updated Parts File.  The procedure for importing this into Platinum is outlined below.
 
Periodically, BMW will send you an updated Parts File.  The procedure for importing this into Platinum is outlined below.
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== More Information ==
 
== More Information ==
  
=== Initial Set-up ===
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=== Downloading the File from the BMW Intranet ===
The first time you obtain a Parts File from BMW, there a few initial steps that you must carry out to configure Platinum.
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*Download the {{FilePath|DTT58.STK.ZIP}} or {{FilePath|DTTF58.STK.Z}} by clicking the {{FilePath|Download BMW Price File}} icon in the {{FilePath|Platinum folder}} Icon on your desktop. This downloads a compressed file which needs to be uncompressed.
* Download the [http://www.catalyst-uk-support.com/setupfiles/bmw.zip Data Import] {{FileExt|Zip}} file, unzip the contents to an easily locatable place. eg {{FilePath|Desktop}}.
 
* This process will save out 2 files:
 
** {{FilePath|IMPORT.IMP}} - This needs importing into the Data Import Module within Platinum.  See [http://www.catalyst-uk-support.com/kb/index.php?title=How_do_I_import_a_Data_Import_template%3F here] for details how to do this.
 
** {{FilePath|BMW-IM.BAT}} - This file needs saving into the SXUtils folder within the Platinum directory structure.
 
  
=== Downloading the File from the BMW Intranet ===
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{{Tip|text=Once this is downloaded it will be opened by your default Program for opening {{FilePath|.zip}} files. Extract the file using the instructions below.}}
*Download the {{FilePath|DTT58.STK.ZIP}} or {{FilePath|DTTF58.STK.Z}}
 
{{Tip|text=This is sometimes done through WinSCP or FTP}}
 
*Then save to {{FilePath|<DRIVE>\SX\SXCO1}} overwriting the original.
 
{{Note|text=If you need help downloading the file from the BMW Intranet, please call your BMW support representative for assistance}}
 
  
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{{Note|text=If you need help downloading the file from the BMW Intranet, please call your BMW support representative for assistance.}}
  
 
=== Unzipping the Parts File ===
 
=== Unzipping the Parts File ===
 
*The downloaded file called {{FilePath|dttf58.stk.z}} will need uncompressing by using a suitable program such as Winzip or Winrar.
 
*The downloaded file called {{FilePath|dttf58.stk.z}} will need uncompressing by using a suitable program such as Winzip or Winrar.
* Once uncompressed, copy the {{FilePath|dttf58.stk (2)}} file to the {{FilePath|SXCo1}} folder within the Platinum directory structure.  
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* Once uncompressed, copy the {{FilePath|dttf58.stk (2)}} file to the {{FilePath|SXCo1}} folder within the Platinum directory structure.
 
{{Note|text=It is assumed here that {{FilePath|SXCo1}} is the folder of your LIVE company.  If you are unsure which is your live company, {{SupportContact}}.}}
 
{{Note|text=It is assumed here that {{FilePath|SXCo1}} is the folder of your LIVE company.  If you are unsure which is your live company, {{SupportContact}}.}}
{{Example|text={{FilePath|dttf58.stk (2)}} file will then need to be renamed to {{FilePath|dttf58.stk}} file to work with the data import in the next stage.
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{{Example|text={{FilePath|dttf58.stk (2)}} file will then need to be renamed to {{FilePath|dttf58.stk}} file to work with the data import in the next stage.}}
  
 
=== Running the import ===
 
=== Running the import ===
*To run the import, go to then go to the {{Menu|BMW Admin Menu|BMW Parts\prices}} option
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*To run the import, go to the {{Menu|BMW Admin Menu|BMW Parts\prices}} option.
*This will run a data import that has a pre process on it that converts the {{FilePath|DTTF58.INP}} to a different file that the data import then uses to import.
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*This runs a process to prepare the price file {{FilePath|DTTF58.INP}} ready to import and then imports the information to update your prices.
  
 
=== Checking the Prices ===
 
=== Checking the Prices ===
 
The final stage is to check the prices are correct but first you will need to run a {{Menu|Re-Sync Stock and Shadow}} option to make the prices in your parts file the same as the ones in the shadow files that are now updated.
 
The final stage is to check the prices are correct but first you will need to run a {{Menu|Re-Sync Stock and Shadow}} option to make the prices in your parts file the same as the ones in the shadow files that are now updated.
  
*To do this go to {{Menu|Systems|Stock Control|Maintenance options|Shadow File Maintenance|Re-Sync Stock & Shadow}}
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*To do this, go to {{Menu|{{ST}}|Maintenance options|Shadow File Maintenance|Re-Sync Stock & Shadow}}.
 
*This step will take a while but can be left running in the background while doing other things. Once finished you can check your BMW parts in your stock files for price changes.
 
*This step will take a while but can be left running in the background while doing other things. Once finished you can check your BMW parts in your stock files for price changes.
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
* [[Manufacturer Composite Information]]
 
* [[BMW Composite Information]]
 
 
* [[Using the BMW EPC with Platinum]]
 
* [[Using the BMW EPC with Platinum]]
* [[BMW CSP System Setup]]
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* [[BMW composite information]]
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* [[BMW CSP system setup]]
  
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Latest revision as of 05:31, 19 June 2019

Summary

Periodically, BMW will send you an updated Parts File. The procedure for importing this into Platinum is outlined below.

More Information

Downloading the File from the BMW Intranet

  • Download the 'DTT58.STK.ZIP' or 'DTTF58.STK.Z' by clicking the 'Download BMW Price File' icon in the 'Platinum folder' Icon on your desktop. This downloads a compressed file which needs to be uncompressed.
Once this is downloaded it will be opened by your default Program for opening '.zip' files. Extract the file using the instructions below.
If you need help downloading the file from the BMW Intranet, please call your BMW support representative for assistance.

Unzipping the Parts File

  • The downloaded file called 'dttf58.stk.z' will need uncompressing by using a suitable program such as Winzip or Winrar.
  • Once uncompressed, copy the 'dttf58.stk (2)' file to the 'SXCo1' folder within the Platinum directory structure.
It is assumed here that 'SXCo1' is the folder of your LIVE company. If you are unsure which is your live company, Contact your Platinum dealer or our support team on 0116 230 1500 or by using our website support contact page.
'dttf58.stk (2)' file will then need to be renamed to 'dttf58.stk' file to work with the data import in the next stage.

Running the import

  • To run the import, go to the " BMW Admin Menu BMW Parts\prices" option.
  • This runs a process to prepare the price file 'DTTF58.INP' ready to import and then imports the information to update your prices.

Checking the Prices

The final stage is to check the prices are correct but first you will need to run a " Re-Sync Stock and Shadow" option to make the prices in your parts file the same as the ones in the shadow files that are now updated.

  • To do this, go to " Stock Control Maintenance options Shadow File Maintenance Re-Sync Stock & Shadow".
  • This step will take a while but can be left running in the background while doing other things. Once finished you can check your BMW parts in your stock files for price changes.

See also


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