Opening The Data File; Smartmedia Directory; Data Display - Spreadsheet - Minolta data memory back dm9 Instruction Manual

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OPENING THE DATA FILE

The formatting used by the DM-9 stores the data collected
from each roll in a file identified by the same data number the
DM-9 imprints on the film leader.
• The DM-9 saves all the data, except the Nextdno file, to the
SmartMedia in DOS type text format.
• Data blocks are separated (delimited) by tabs.
• SmartMedia is not designed for long term data storage. We
recommend printing or transferring your data to a more
permanent storage media (floppy disk, MO, hard drive).

SmartMedia Directory

The data is organized into folders. Each folder contains the
data from 100 rolls of film. 2 and 4MB SmartMedia have four
folders and can hold the data for up to 400 rolls of film.
• 8 and 16MB SmartMedia are formatted to have 9 folders to
record the data for up to 900 36-exposure rolls.
The following is a sample directory for a SmartMedia card
reformatted after the 156th roll of film.
Fdata1
Dno-0157.txt - Data stored in film area 1
Dno-0158.txt - Data stored in film area 2
Dno-0256.txt - Data stored in film area 100
Fdata2
Dno-0257.txt - Data stored in film area 101
Dno-0258.txt - Data stored in film area 102
Dno-0306.txt - Data stored in film area 150
Fdata3
Fdata4
Nextdno
Do not delete the file Nextdno.
Nextdno is required to write/recall the data to/from the
SmartMedia.
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Data Display - Spreadsheet

The following instructions use Microsoft Excel as the example
spreadsheet application. Operation may differ with other
spreadsheet applications.
• Some spreadsheet applications may not be able to open the
data file.
• Refer to the manual for your spreadsheet program for data
editing instructions.
• Refer to page 45 to display the data file in plain text form.
1. Insert the SmartMedia card into the adapter (not
included), then insert the adapter into the
appropriate drive.
2. Launch Microsoft Excel.
3. Select File > Open, then select the drive supporting
the SmartMedia.
4. Select the file you want to open.
The Text Import Wizard will launch.
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