FAQ: Sharing Data MicroBase Pro Data Via MBX File

How Can I Share MicroBase Pro Data With Other MicroBase Pro Users Via Email?

You can use the MicroBase Professional Import/Export feature to send your data to other MicroBase Users via email.
 

• Select and display the data item you wish to share
• Click File - Export Data. The data export dialog will appear.
• Select the desired target folder in the Save In field.
• Type in the desired target filename in the File Name field (8 chars max - no spaces).
• Select save as type: MicroBase Export Files (MBX).
• Enter desired comments.
• Un-Check [ ] Export All Items In Selection List.
• Un-Check [ ] Delete Exported Items From Database.
• Un-Check [ ] Overwrite items already stored in export file.
• Click Export and your data item will be exported to the specified file.
• Attach the export file to an email and send to the intended recipient.

• Select the desired data items for display in the Selection List.
• Click File - Export Data. The data export dialog will appear.
• Select the desired target folder in the Save In field.
• Type in the desired target filename in the File Name field (8 chars max - no spaces).
• Select save as type: MicroBase Export Files (MBX).
• Enter desired comments.
• Check [x] Export All Items In Selection List.
• Un-Check [ ] Delete Exported Items From Database.
• Un-Check [ ] Overwrite items already stored in export file.
• Click Export and your data items will be exported to the specified file.
• Attach the export file to an email and send to the intended recipient.

Example 1: Select All Data Items For A Particular Aircraft

• Start MicroBase Professional.
• Click Options - Data Filter. The Data Filter dialog will appear.
• Click Clear Filter. All filter settings will be cleared.
• In the Aircraft Ident field, enter *NXXXXX*. Where NXXXXX is the aircraft registration (tail) number or a significant portion of it.
• Click OK. The filter dialog will close.
• In the Data View Window (lower left window), click on MicroBase (Active Filtered Items).
• Verify that all data collected against aircraft registration number NXXXXX are shown in the Selection List (lower right window).

Example 2: Select All Data Items For A Particular Engine

• Start MicroBase Professional.
• Click Options - Data Filter. The Data Filter dialog will appear.
• Click Clear Filter. All filter settings will be cleared.
• In the Component S/N field, enter *XXXXX*. Where XXXXX is the engine S/N or a significant portion of it.
• Click OK. The filter dialog will close.
• In the Data View Window (lower left window), click on MicroBase (Active Filtered Items).
• Verify that all data collected against engine s/n XXXXX are shown in the Selection List (lower right window).

Example 3: Select All Data Items Collected On A Particular Date

This example expects the default Database View sorting hierarchy of Date -> Aircraft Ident -> Component Name. To change the sorting hierarchy, click Options - General Settings and then change the Data View parameters as appropriate.

• Start MicroBase Professional.
• In the Data View Window (lower left window), Right-Click and select Clear Data Filter. The data filter will be cleared.
• In the Data View Window, click on the yellow folder which corresponds to the Collection Date of interest.
• Verify that all items collected on the Collection Date of interest are shown in the Selection List (lower right window).

Examples 1-3: Transmit Data Shown In The Selection List Via Email

• Click File - Export Data. The data export dialog will appear.
• Select the desired target folder in the Save In field.
• Type in the desired target filename in the File Name field (8 chars max - no spaces).
• Select save as type: MicroBase Export Files (MBX).
• Enter desired comments.
• Check [x] Export All Items In Selection List.
• Un-Check [ ] Delete Exported Items From Database.
• Un-Check [ ] Overwrite items already stored in export file.
• Click Export and your data items will be exported to the specified file.
• Attach the export file to an email and send to the intended recipient.

You should only transmit MicroBase MBX Data to another MicroBase installation with the same or higher version number. Older versions Of MicroBase or MicroBase Pro will not support newer MBX Data files. To correct this problem, make sure your recipient updates their MicroBase or MicroBase Pro system to the latest version.

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