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Tip: Override browser-supplied file type and name for export file
Manage export files

 

Download export files

Download export files

  • Export files:
    • Are created and stored on the Connexion server.
    • Allow appending until downloaded. You can continue exporting to the same file until you download the file.
    • Contain records in one format. Separate export files are created for authority records. If you export bibliographic records in more than one format, such as MARC and Dublin Core HTML, the system creates a separate file for each export format used.
    • Contain records of a specific format that are exported by users from one institution (OCLC symbol) or by one user (authorization number). The default file type is Institution. To create export files for your individual authorization, set the Export File Type option (on the Export Options screen) to Individual.
    • Remain available for download for 30 days from the file creation date. After 30 days, the system automatically deletes export files.
  • Exported authority records. If you export authority records, the Download Export Files screen includes a separate list for authority record export files.

 Action
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Go to the Download Export Files screen.

On the General tab, on the Admin Options list, click Download Export Files.

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  1. In the list of files, find the file(s) you want to download.
  2. Click to select the check box for the file.

    Download multiple files: You can download 2 or more files at once. However, files downloaded together must contain records in the same format. Before sending the files to the browser, the system creates one file that contains records from all selected export files.

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When finished selecting files, click Download.

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The next step depends on which browser you use.

  • Internet Explorer. In the File Download dialog box, select Save or press <Enter>.
  • Netscape Navigator. In the Unknown File Type dialog box, click Save File.
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  1. In the Save As dialog box, use the Save In box to select the location (drive and folder) where you want to save the exported record.
  2. In the File Name box, use the supplied name.

    Or

    Change the supplied file name and add the appropriate extension:

    • Supply a name that identifies the file as containing records exported from Connexion. You may want to include a date or day of the week and/or the type of records contained in the export file.
    • Add an extension to the filename.

      Note: An extension, such as .dat or .exp or .mrc, identifies the file format and/or content. A specific extension may be required if you plan to import record(s) from the file to a local system or other software.

    • Note: To change the default file name for export files, use the Export File Name setting on the Export Options screen.
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  • Click Save or press <Enter>.
  • Click Close or press <Enter> to close the Download Complete message box.


Tip: Override browser-supplied file type and name for export file

Note: To change the default file name for export files, use the Export File Name setting on the Export Options screen.

 Action
1

When the Save As dialog box appears, the browser supplies a default location (drive and folder), file type, and file name. The File Name box is selected.

To override the default file type and file name:

  • In the File Name box, type the name for the export file, including the extension, enclosed in quotation marks. Use the extension your software requires to identify the file as a MARC export file (for example, .dat, .exp, or .mrc).
  • Example

    "exp1017.dat"

To save the export file to a different location, specify the drive and folder within the quotation marks:

  • Type the drive letter followed by a colon and a backslash.
  • Type the folder name(s), separated by backslashes.
  • Example

    "c:\data\export0310\exp1017.dat"

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Click Save or press <Enter>.


Manage export files

This section summarizes information and functions provided on the Download Export Files screen.

Column in file listPurpose or content

Select

Provides check boxes for selecting listed files.

Authorization

Column is blank for institution files that contain records exported by any user at your institution.

For individual files, the column shows the authorization number under which the file was created. May show your authorization number or that of any user from your institution.

Created

Date and time when the file was created.

Format

Data format of records in the export file. Possible values are MARC, DC HTML, and DC RDF.

Bytes

Size of file in kilobytes.

Downloaded

Date and time when the file was first downloaded

Shows Not Downloaded for a file not yet downloaded.

Hidden

Appears when you click Show Hidden Files to view a list containing files previously hidden.

If the file is currently hidden, lists the date and time the file was hidden.

If the file has been restored to the list, the column is blank.


Action Procedure

Download an export file

Select the check box for the file and click Download.

Hide downloaded file

Select the check box for a previously downloaded file and click Hide.

Show hidden file

Click Show Hidden Files.

Restore hidden file to list

Click Show Hidden Files.

Select the check box for a hidden file and click Restore.

Clear selections

Click Reset.


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