This is a wizard that allows simple data retrieval requests to be setup. The first step to begin requesting data is to select Add Data from the MIM menu.
This is the first dialog in the add data process. There are four ways to determine the MIM symbol and corresponding column information for the data request. This lesson will take you through each data request method, beginning with a Browse Data example.
The four data request methods are:
Browse Data - allows you to look through the database manually. This is a visual map to all data contained in the MIM database. You are placed at the top level of the database i.e., TopRelation. Double-click through the categories to navigate. The database is organized by market area. You can also use the folder buttons to go up and down through the categories.
Search Symbols - performs a search on MIM symbols contained in your database. Enter a symbol to search for and the symbol along with its description will be returned. You can direct the search to be case sensitive and also limit the number of answers returned.
Search Descriptions - performs a search on MIM symbol descriptions. You can direct the search to be case sensitive and also limit the number of answers returned.
Select a Recently Used Data Item - If data requests have already been made, you can request a recently created data item.
To clear the display of the Recently Used Data Items, delete the WzRcItms.xmi file located in the C:\LIM\XLA1.1 folder. This file will be re-created when a new Data Item is used.
Click on Browse Data in the Excel dialog and then proceed to the next step.