The Library import screen lets you select an FF&EZ Data Archive (FDA) file created with the Library Form Export command.  The FDA format is designed specifically to contain all data needed to properly recreate records on a target system. When importing vendors keep these points in mind: 

• The Library import is typically used to initialize and update the Library List on FF&EZ systems used by remote employees or consultants.  For this reason, existing records on the target systems that match the ID field of incoming records will be updated, except where the date/time stamp on a record is newer than that on the incoming record (in that case, the update must be confirmed for that record).  The "ID" in the library is a unique combination of the Vendor ID plus the Catalog #.
• Library entries on the target system that do not exist in the incoming data will not be affected, while incoming entries that do not exist will be created.  

To import a file:

1. Either type in a complete path and file name to its location, or use the [...] button to browse for the file.  
2. After the file is selected, the form will update to show you the name, date and time of the file.  Be sure to verify that the file is the one you are expecting.
3. Select the Import button to begin the update process.  The update will proceed automatically, unless it detects an incoming record that is older than an existing record with a matching Vendor ID and Catalog # combination.  If it does, you will be asked to confirm the update to that record.