FAQ: Messaging MicroBase Pro Data To Other Users
 
You can use the MicroBase Professional Messaging feature to send Messages to other MicroBase Users.
 
  What Do I Need To Create And Send A MicroBase Network Message To Another MicroBase Pro Users?

In order to use the MicroBase Pro Messaging feature, you will need an Internet connection on your MicroBase Pro equipped computer and the MicroBase Network Username of the person you wish to send the message to.

If you do not know the recipient's MicroBase Network Username, you can contact the person and ask for their username. You will not need their Password, only their Username.
  To Share A Single Data Item Via MicroBase Message
  • Select and display the data item you wish to share
  • Click Messages - Create Message. The new message will appear.
  • Fill in the To field with the MicroBase handle of the intended recipient.
  • Fill in the Subject and Text sections of the message.
  • Click Selected Item to attach the currently selected item to your message.
  • Click Send to send your message to the recipient.
  To Share The Selection List Via MicroBase Message
  • Select and display the data item you wish to share
  • Click Messages - Create Message. The new message will appear.
  • Fill in the To field with the MicroBase handle of the intended recipient.
  • Fill in the Subject and Text sections of the message.
  • Click Selection List to attach the contents of the current selection list to your message.
  • Click Send to send your message to the 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

  • With MicroBase Professional running, verify the presence of an Online flag in the extreme lower left corner of the MicroBase display. This means you have a direct Internet connection.
  • Click Messages - Create Message. The new message dialog will pop up on the screen.
  • In the To: field, type the MicroBase Network username of the message recipient (example: MarkLester).
  • In the Subject: field, type a subject that pertains to your data (example: PT6A-42 S/N 12345 Vibration Data).
  • In the Text: field, type any additional information needed to explain the reason for sending your data. You may want to end the text field with your contact information. (example: Hi Mark, this is the vibration data we discussed earlier today. John Doe (123) 555-1234).
  • In the Attach Data File section, click Selection List.
  • Click Send and the message will be sent to your recipient.

After your message has been sent, your recipient can download the message and then import the data into their MicroBase Pro installation.
 
  Use Multiple Messages If Your Database Is Large

If your database is too large to fit in one message, then use the data filter to select small chunks of your database to include in several messages. For example:

  • Message #1 - Contains all data from 1 Jan 2007 to 31 Dec 2008
  • Message #2 - Contains all data from 1 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2010
  • Message #3 - Contains all data from 1 Jan 2011 to 31 Dec 2012
  Important Note On MicroBase Pro Version Compatibility

You should only transmit MicroBase messages containing attached 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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