BEMR Data Distribution Software 
Downloading and Installation Instructions

Purpose of the BEMR Data Distribution Software

How to Download the BEMR Data Distribution Software

How to Extract the BEMR Data Distribution Software

How to Install the BEMR Data Distribution Software

Launching the BEMR Data Distribution Software

The purposes of the Baseline Environmental Management Report (BEMR) Data Distribution Software are:

1. to make cost and volume data available to the public;
   
2. to allow users to select a subset of data from the large quantity of data provided; and
   
3. to provide a means to view and print the data, and to load the data into a spreadsheet or database.

The BEMR data fall into two general categories: cost and volume. Cost data represent the estimated costs (in constant 1996 dollars) to perform a given Environmental Management activity. Volume data represent the estimated volume of waste either currently in inventory or anticipated to be generated while performing a given activity. Both cost and volume estimates are provided on an annual basis from 1996 through 2070. Volumes of waste in inventory are provided as volumes generated in 1995.

Note: You may wish to print this page, since it includes instructions for downloading and for installing the software.

How to Download the BEMR Data Distribution Software

The following downloading instructions assume that you will download the BEMR Data Distribution Software to a folder named "temp" on drive C. If you download the data to another drive or folder, you must substitute all references to C:\temp with the appropriate drive information.

1. Select the document you want to download by clicking on the hypertext.

Download the BEMR Data Distribution Software

2. A dialog box will appear. In this dialog box, enter the filename C:\temp.

3. Click on the Save button on the dialog box. By default, the system will download the file datadist.exeto the C:\temp directory.

You will need to extract, then install the software after this downloading process is complete. Use the procedure below to extract the software.

How to Extract the BEMR Data Distribution Software

The following instructions assume that you are extracting the BEMR Data Distribution Software file named datadist.exe in a folder named C:\temp. If you are extracting the file in another drive or folder, you must substitute all references to C:\temp with the appropriate drive information.

The BEMR Data Distribution Software must be extracted from the Windows operating system, either from the Windows 3.x Program Manager, or from the Windows 95 desktop. Perform the following steps:

1. Exit any software that you have running, including web browsers, Microsoft Office and electronic mail.
   
2. If you are using Windows 3.1, select the File menu and click on Run. If you are using Windows 95, click on the Start button, then click on Run.
   
3. A dialog box with a data entry box for a command line will appear. In the data entry box, type C:\temp\datadist.exe.
   
4. Click on the OK button in the dialog box. A MS-DOS window will open, and you will see the files contained in the datadist.exe file extracted into the C:\temp directory.
   
5. When the extraction process is complete, close the MS-DOS window.

The extraction process places several files into the C:\temp directory.

How to Install the BEMR Data Distribution Software

The following installation instructions assume that you are installing the BEMR Data Distribution Software from a folder named C:\temp to a folder named C:\bemrdata. If you are installing it to or from another drive or folder, you must substitute all references to C:\temp or C:\bemrdata with the appropriate drive information.

The BEMR Data Distribution Software must be installed from the Windows operating system, either from the Windows 3.x Program Manager, or from the Windows 95 desktop. Perform the following steps:

1. Quit any software that you have running, including web browsers, Microsoft Office and electronic mail.
   
2. If you are using Windows 3.1, select the File menu and click on Run. If you are using Windows 95, click on the Start button, then click on Run.
   
3. A dialog box with a data entry box for a command line will appear. In the data entry box, type C:\temp\setup
   
4. Click on the OK button in the dialog box.
   
5. The BEMR Data Distribution Software Installation dialog box will display the directory where the BEMR Data Distribution Software will be installed. The default directory is C:\bemrdata. Use the mouse cursor to click on the large button on the left if you wish to continue with the installation. If you decide to halt the installation, select the Cancel button. You will exit the installation program, and the BEMR Data Distribution Software will not be installed on your system. If you wish to install to a different directory or location, use the mouse cursor to click in the data entry box. Type in the drive and directory you prefer, then select the Continue button. This will install the BEMR Data Distribution Software files.
   
6. A dialog box will appear when the installation process is done.

The installation program creates a program group titled BEMR Data Distribution. In the program group, there is an icon named BEMR Data Distribution .

Launching the BEMR Data Distribution Software

After the BEMR Data Distribution Software has been installed, you are ready to use the software. Windows 3.1 users should enter the BEMR Data Distribution Software as follows:

1. Enter the Windows Program Manager.
   
2. Double-click on the BEMR Data Distribution program group icon to open it.
   
3. Double-click on the BEMR Data Distribution icon. The program will launch.

Windows 95 users should enter the BEMR Data Distribution Software as follows:

1. Click on the Start button
   
2. Move your mouse cursor to the Programs option, then move it to the right. A submenu will appear.
   
3. Find the BEMR Data Distribution option on the submenu, then move your mouse cursor to the right. Another submenu will appear.
   
4. Click on the BEMR Data Distribution option. The program will launch.

The BEMR Data Distribution Software main window will appear, with an introductory window display.

Note: If you need help while using the software, press the [F1] key on your keyboard, or select the Help menu, Contents. The on-line help system will appear.