USING A TEST ACCOUNT:

You may test using this system by entering the Name as: TestBatch, and Directory as: OutputTEST

Both entries are case-sensitive.

You will only be allowed to process up to 20 VINs each time you upload a file.

NOTE: The test account is shared by anyone who wants to try this system. It is recommended that after you upload a file and download it, you then delete the file.

USING A PAID ACCOUNT:

1. Use the Batch VIN Decoding Services email link at the bottom to inquiry about an account.

2. You will receive a case sensitive username and password for users you define as:

a. Shared use: A single sign-on is provided to be shared among any number of users.

b. Managed use: If you want separate sign-on for different users, then different users can have different access permissions. At least one account should have full permissions to monitor use by all users.

3. Based on the number of VINs purchased, you have an unlimited timeframe to process VINs.

Processing Options:

A file to upload must have three fields and will look as follows:

1,1,1M1AA12YAWW086229

2,1,15GCB1813T1087376

3,1,1FUYDSEBXYLG36301

1. A unique record ID that can be used to tied the VIN back to a system or file or database. Increment as a counter as a default.

2. A second record ID in the event there is a second unique filed needed. IF this is not a need, the number 1 should be put in the field.

3. The VIN to be processed.

Select a File: Navigate to the file you want uploaded from your computer.

Select Fields to Append to File: Select the files you want added to the original uploaded file. The file uploaded will have a prefix of "Output" in front of the original file name.

Add Zeros to short VINs: This option will add a zero to fill out a VIN length of 11 to 16 characters. It will also remove the last character if the length is 18.

Delimited Output: Choose what delimiter you want the output file to have. If neither or both options are picked, the system will default to a *.csv.

Partially Process File: If the VINs remaining to be processed by payment is less than the number of VINs in the file, then this option allows you to partially process the file up to the paid limit of VINs.

Limit processing:If you want to only process the first 'x' number of VINs in the file, use this option to do so.

Viewing Options:

Permissions: Permissions to use the following options is set for each user. This will be defined at the account setup by identifying which accounts can see which options as whether they see all the users or only their own information.

View Directory: Only users with access to this button will be able to view the files in your directory. This will show the current files in the directory.

View Payments: Only users with access to this button will be able to view payments. This allows someone to monitor a users current payments and processing balance.

View Upload Log: Only users with access to this button will be able to view the uploaded files history.

View Monthly Log:Only users with access to this button will be able to view the monthly log. This will show a monthly processing summary by user.

View Users: Only users with access to this button will be able to view the user settings. This is normally only for someone who manages a group of users permissions. The permissons must be changed by request.

Submitting an Issue:

Use the email link at the bottom and include the following info:

1. Username

2. Screen shot if possible. This is recommended if an error message is displayed on the screen.

3. At the lower left area, a copy and paste of the [system keys]. If the screen shot includes this, then this is not needed.