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Readme for ADaM
For additional information and software updates please go to www.drakelane.co.uk/adam
2009.02 [30-Mar-2010]
- New report DM2b: Existence: Enrolment missing from earlier ILR which should have been included
- New report DM4d: Transfer (A34): Transfers from National Diplomas to smaller qualifications (within the same framework)
- New report DM4e: Transfer (A34): Transfers from National Certificates to smaller qualifications (within the same framework)
- New report DM5a: Learning aim (A09): Movement from National Diplomas to smaller qualifications (within the same framework)
- New report DM5b: Learning aim (A09): Movement from National Certificates to smaller qualifications (within the same framework)
- Added functionality to view and work with previously imported data (the last import for each academic year is available)
- Automated check for software version update on startup (an internet connection is required)
- Database ILR_DATA compacted at end of processing
- Return date added to files processed information on report header
- Report DM2 renamed DM2a
- Updated user guide
- Updated LAD_MINI database
- Corrected user guide definition of record counts (%) shown on first page of each report to include reference to funded aim records
- Bug fix for error 2046 (The command or action OutputTo isnt available now)
2009.01 [02-Dec-2009]
- Bug fix to A46a and A46b field definitions for 0809.
2009.00 [27-Nov-2009]
Installation
Please make sure you download and use the appropriate installer for your system:
- ADaM.exe (a smaller, minimal installation for those with Microsoft® Access 2003 or above)
- ADaM_RT.exe (a larger, full runtime installation for those without Microsoft® Access 2003 or above)
Individualised Learner Record (ILR) file
Dependent on your license, ILR data can be analysed for both Learner Responsive and Employer Responsive returns for the academic years:
Other software
Viewing of Help documentation and exported report data in specific file formats requires the appropriate software to be installed. As a minimum, both Microsoft® Excel and Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® are recommended.