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Downloading & Merging Data Files

I would recommend downloading & installing the FREE Zip+ Extractor program to Merge data files with download folder (Especially Vista OS users). It is much easier than have Windows unzip the file and then you have to Copy & Paste the PfGm2009 file to the Download folder (C:\Program Files\PDS Pro Football\Download).

JZIP - FREE - Zip & .rar File Extractor
This is not a manditory installation - only a helpful suggestion

Remember Vista users must give permission (full control), a one time only operation to PDS Pro or College Football - See Data Files to refresh your memory.

Here are some diagrams to illustrate ease of use: This picture will appear when downloading PfGm2009/CfGm2009 files. Select file to be extracted and hit the 'Extract' button at the top of program. then install in the 'Download Folder' of the PDS Pro Football program, or the PDS College Football program. (see next diagram below)


Choose your Pro/College Download folder as shown above and EXTRACT (hit extract button) to that folder, then follow merge instructions below (very similar to Old PDS programs).

If you rather not use this program, you are sertainly welcome to copy & paste file to C:\Program Files\PDS Pro Football\Download, or C:\Program Files\PDS College Football\Download Folders.

Link to FREE download: JZIP - FREE - Zip & .rar File Extractor

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After you have selected the file you wish to download (season-to-date) from our SPORTS DATA FILES page you will receive a FILE DOWNLOAD screen asking you to open or save. If you have installed the JZip program follw the instructions above.

If you don't have JZip Zip file extractor, or something comparable, Vista OS will extract files for you, but usually in some common program. You can 'copy & paste' the PfGm2009, or CfGm2009 file to the Download folder, i.e., C:\Program Files\PDS Pro Footbal\Download (use PDS College Football\Download for that program)

 You can press the SAVE button. and extract it to the desktop and 'cut & paste' to the download folder as described above.You want to open (extract) the data files, and ultimately end up in the C:\Program Files\PDS Pro Footbal\Download (use PDS College Football\Download for that program) When you select MERGE FILES from the UTILITIES module in our software the select the year from the drop down box and the files merged into the appropriate database file.

To reiterate:

1. Open (extract) file to desktop, or in Vista's case wherever the default is located.

2. Select DRIVE C:. Your computer might list Drive C: as LOCAL DRIVE C:. Depending on your Windows Operating System Settings you might have to DOUBLE CLICK to select the drive. All the FOLDERS and FILES on your DRIVE C will be listed.

3. From the list of folders and files listed on your Drive C find a FOLDER with the name of PROGRAM FILES (the list should be in alphabetical order). Select this folder by double clicking on it. All the FOLDERS and FILES in the folder PROGRAM FILES will be listed there. (Vista users don't forget to give permission (full control) of football and download folders, a one time operation - it's manditory for the program to work: see data Files for help.

4. From the list of folders and files listed in the folder PROGRAM FILES find a FOLDER with the name of PDS Pro Football, or College (the list should be in alphabetical order). Select this folder by double clicking on it. this opens up the football program.All the FOLDERS and FILES in the folder PDS Pro or College will be listed, and the download folder should be at the top. This is where to paste the PfGm2009 file by 'right clicking' and selecting paste and left click.

5. Again, from the list of folders and files listed in the folder PDS Pro Football (College) find a FOLDER with the name of DOWNLOAD (the list should be in alphabetical order - folders at top). Right click on the download folder and paste appropriate file. This is the last folder you will have to select. Here is the path again:
C\Program Files\PDS Pro Football\Download

6. Exit program and C:\ drive

After your download is complete you will have to start your software system (Pro Football, College Football, Pro Basketball, College Basketball, Pro Baseball or Pro Hockey) in order to merge the data file into the appropriate database. The following instructions will complete the download and merge process.

1. From the MAIN MENU of the appropriate software system select UTILITIES.

2. From the UTILITIES MENU select MERGE FILES.

3. When you get the MERGE FILES screen make sure the SEASON is set to the current season - 2009 from drop down selection box.

4. From the FILE LIST select the file you are merging by clicking on it, then hit OK. The file name will be listed in the SELECTED FILE box. If there is no file listed in the file list then you were not successful in selecting the proper folders , or you have already updated the files.

5. A "MERGE SUCCESSFUL" message will be displayed in the Merge Status Box.

If you have trouble following the above instructions please feel free to give us a call at (224) 356-4176 and we will be more than happy to talk you through as many downloads as necessary.  (Remember using JZip, or asimilar extractor program, will make life a whole lot easier).

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