Configure M3 DMP for Importing and Exporting Datasets

  1. Select Items > Setup > Settings.
    The Settings dialog opens.
  2. Select Data tab in the Settings dialog and check Activate Import/Export to enable import and export options.
  3. For  Import the following options are available:
    Import from M3 Business Engine (M3 BE)
    Enable this field to acquire data from the M3 Business Engine (M3 BE).
    Import from local DB
    Enable this field to acquire data from the local transfer database (M3 DMPIF.lps in the data folder).
    Import from M3 BE to active version and local DB
    Enable this field to acquire data from the M3 Business Engine (M3 BE) and from a local transfer database.
  4. For Export the following options are available:
    Export to M3 Business Engine (M3 BE)
    Enable this field to export data to the M3 Business Engine (M3 BE).
    Export to local DB
    Enable this field to export data to the local transfer database (M3 DMPIF.lps in the data folder).
    Export to M3 BE and local DB
    Enable this field to export data back to both the M3 Business Engine (M3 BE) and to the local transfer database.
  5. Complete the settings by entering the following:
    Default Company
    Enter the default company number for which available Datasets will be retrieved.
    M3 Interface
    To import/export data from M3 BE you must specify parameters for basic and/or advanced M3 interface settings in this dialog.
  6. Click OK to complete configuring M3 DMP for importing Datasets.
  7. In Version Control/Define Version Properties/Settings tab, select the forecast method for the Datasets you import.
    Note: You must be logged in as an administrator to access import settings.