Using EDIS

The most current versions of our software are always found on this website. We highly recommend using our latest versions to ensure your success in viewing your data. Most Contracting Office solicitations are sent out in CD format. The CD may contain older, unsupported software that may not install or function on current operating systems. The following instructions are provided for historical purposes, but may assist in the installation of EDIS tools, as needed, on your computer.

1. Put the CD in the drive. If the autorun functions, go to #6.
2. Go to the Windows Explorer.
3. Scroll down to the CD drive in the Exploring window. The CD volume label should be displayed.
4. Click on the CD volume label. The contents of the CD will display in the right side of the Exploring window.
5. Double-click on Start.exe.
6. The CD will check for the required software and install any not found.
7. Take the defaults on any questions during the install process. The installation software may require a system reboot, depending on the operating system.
8. If removed, reinsert the CD into the CDROM drive. If the autorun does not function, go to Windows Explorer and click on the CD drive.
9. Double-click on Start.exe.
10. The Solicit window will display with the Pron Number in the selection window.
11. Double-click on the Pron Number. This will open IndexR.
12. Double-click on the document numbers to view.

NOTE: ImageView and IndexR can start independently by selecting them from the "EDMS Software Suite" program group.

Required software to view within EDIS is a raster file viewer like ImageView, and to access EDIS you must have an EDIS account.

1. Log in to EDIS.
2. Type drawing number in the Doc # field.
3. Press the Enter key or click the Query button.
4. Select the records to copy by clicking in the Select column.
5. Click on Tools > Copy ZIP.
6. Click on the Save button in the File Download window.
7. Navigate to the desired folder for saving files in the Save As window.
8. Click on the Save button.
9. Click on the Open Folder button in the Download Complete window.
10. Locate and double-click on the zip file to extract the index and images.
11. Log out of EDIS when finished.

The following are the basic requirements and format for an EDIS submittal package. See How to build an EDIS submittal package (pdf) and MIS-STD-52406B-IS System Interface Requirements for Engineering Data (pdf) and MIS-STD-52406C-IS System Interface Requirements for Engineering Data (pdf) and for specific details.

All valid EDIS submittal packages must contain two types of data, the image file(s) and a metadata file.

1. Image Files
   1. Must be in CALS Type 1 raster or PDF format at a resolution of 200 or 300 dpi.
   2. Must be full size (not reduced/enlarged).
   3. CALS Type 1 image files must be one image file for every sheet of an engineering drawing or document.
   4. Must be legible, contain the appropriate distribution statement, rights statement, and export control statement, as applicable.
   5. 8.5 x 11, text-based documents, such as a Parts List, can be in PDF format, all sheets must be in a single file.
2. Metadata File
   1. Must be a pipe-delimited ASCII text file.
   2. Must have one record (line) for each image file in the submittal.
   3. Each record must have 57 fields.
   4. All mandatory fields must be populated.

Adobe PDF documents are provided below to assist in the submittals of technical documents to the AMCOM EDIS repository.

• How to build an EDIS submittal package - (PDF document)
• How to use the AMCOM ET server - (PDF document)
• MIS-STD-52406B-IS System Interface Requirements for Engineering Data - (PDF document)
• MIS-STD-52406C-IS System Interface Requirements for Engineering Data - (PDF document)

An EDIS submittal package can be delivered to the AMCOM Electronic Transfer (ET) server. Read How to use the AMCOM ET server (pdf) for details on delivery via the ET server.