Attached to this newsletter is a link to download a MS Excel file that contains a list of the deletions and additions to the AAIA database. This list is to assist you in deciding which vehicles you delete and which ones you add.  It is meant as a guide.

To update your master MMY database in the Auto PlusXP system, from the master menu go to catalog / maintenance / edit vehicle master. Click on the [New Version Available] button then click the OK button. Now that the master has been updated you will need to decide which of the changes you will import from the master or simply import all of the changes. You will do this by clicking on the [Edit Vehicle Master] button. Here you are viewing your working database. You can delete entries on this screen. When you are ready to select from the updated AAIA MMY database click on the [Select Vehicle from AAIA Master] button. This will load the entire AAIA Legacy MMY database for you to select from.

If you simply wish to import the entire database click on the [select all make] button then [OK] then [Save].

Link to download the changes list http://download.rebsi.com/AAIA/Legacy/Jan2012/Jan_2012_MMY_Update_List.zip

For the Auto Plus ACES Lookup tool VCdb and PCdb updates, they are automatic. Simply open your copy of the application and you will see the updates immediately.

If you have not yet installed our free AAIA ACES lookup tool, do so now by clicking on this link http://www.rebsi.com/Deploy/AutoPlusACES/publish.htm

Auto PlusXP / Auto Plus ACES Lookup Support

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Attached to this newsletter is a link to download a MS Excel file that contains a list of the deletions and additions to the AAIA database.  This list is to assist you in deciding which vehicles you delete and which ones you add.  It is meant as a guide.

To update your master MMY database in the Auto PlusXP system, from the master menu go to catalog / maintenance / edit vehicle master. Click on the [New Version Available] button then click the OK button. Now that the master has been updated you will need to decide which of the changes you will import from the master or simply import all of the changes. You will do this by clicking on the [Edit Vehicle Master] button. Here you are viewing your working database. You can delete entries on this screen. When you are ready to select from the updated AAIA MMY database click on the [Select Vehicle from AAIA Master] button. This will load the entire AAIA Legacy MMY database for you to select from.

If you simply wish to import the entire database click on the [select all make] button then [OK] then [Save].

Link to download the changes list http://download.rebsi.com/AAIA/Legacy/Nov2011/Nov_2011_MMY_Update_List.zip

For the Auto Plus ACES Lookup tool VCdb and PCdb updates, they are automatic. Simply open your copy of the application and you will see the updates immediately.

If you have not yet installed our free AAIA ACES lookup tool, do so now by clicking on this link http://www.rebsi.com/Deploy/AutoPlusACES/publish.htm

Auto PlusXP / Auto Plus ACES Lookup Support

http://www.support.rebsi.com

To update your master MMY database in the Auto PlusXP system, from the master menu go to catalog / maintenance / edit vehicle master. Click on the [New Version Available] button then click the OK button. Now that the master has been updated you will need to decide which of the changes you will import from the master or simply import all of the changes. You will do this by clicking on the [Edit Vehicle Master] button. Here you are viewing your working database. You can delete entries on this screen. When you are ready to select from the updated AAIA MMY database click on the [Select Vehicle from AAIA Master] button. This will load the entire AAIA Legacy MMY database for you to select from.

If you simply wish to import the entire database click on the [select all make] button then [OK] then [Save].

Here are some release notes from AAIA:

Vehicle Configuration Database
• The March version of the VCdb includes 8 model year 2011 vehicles including the Volkswagen Routan, and additional submodels for
Dodge Durango, Kia Sportage, Mazda MX-5 Miata, and Volkswagen Jetta.
• And 3 model year 2012 vehicles including the Ram Cargo Van and the Volvo S60 T5 and T6.

Parts Classification Database
• The March version of the PCdb includes 99 new Part Terminology records
• 13 Positions were added to existing Part types
• And 3 Parts had their Category and Sub Category changed for consistency

Corrections to Pre-75 values added in the Feb 2011 release
A significant amount of new data was introduced to the VCdb in the February release for Pre-75 light duty applications. Some errors were discovered and addressed in the March release.

• 21 invalid BaseVehicles were deleted from the BaseVehicle table. These were invalid BaseVehicles that were not referenced in the Vehicle table
• Invalid VehicleToBrakeConfigs were deleted. An example would be 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air with Front and Rear Disc Brakes.
These were part of the Pre 1975 data updates in the 2/25 VCdb. Accurate VehicleToBrakeConfigs (1955 Chevrolet Bel Air with Front and
Rear Drum Brakes) remain
• Approximately 2,300 EngineConfigs were updated to reflect accurate Valves Per Engine values. These were part of the Pre 1975 data updates
in the 2/25 VCdb. The EngineConifgIDs and VehicleToEngineConfigIDs were not changed so the relationship to the Vehicle is not affected.

Why do U/K values remain if the U/K’s were filled for Pre-75?
In the February release of the VCDB we added a significant amount of configuration data contributed by leading aftermarket companies. But, because this was donor data and not the product of vehicle research by AAIA or our partners, we could not be assured that the full universe of valid values for a specific Vehicle were represented. Therefore, you will find that a configuration with U/K values remains linked to a vehicle, in addition to the new fully populated configurations (Brakes and Body Style are good examples). If you refer to any of these newly populated values in your application data (for U.S. Light Duty vehicles 1974 to 1945), you will want to update you application catalog files and send coded values to your trading partners.

Here are the deletions:

There are 15,649 new entries in this release.  Model years now date back to 1909.  There are too many records to list on this newsletter so we have make an Excel file available for you to download.  The purpose of downloading would be to preview what new entries are available in the event you do not wish to import the entire list.  http://download.rebsi.com/AAIA/Legacy/Mar2011/NewEntriesMar2011.zip

For the Auto Plus ACES Lookup tool VCdb and PCdb updates, they are automatic. Simply open your copy of the application and you will see the updates immediately.

If you have not yet installed our free AAIA ACES lookup tool, do so now by clicking on this link http://www.rebsi.com/Deploy/AutoPlusACES/publish.htm

Auto PlusXP / Auto Plus ACES Lookup Support

http://www.support.rebsi.com

To update your master MMY database in the Auto PlusXP system, from the master menu go to catalog / maintenance / edit vehicle master.  Click on the [New Version Available] button then click the OK button.  Now that the master has been updated you will need to decide which of the changes you will import from the master or simply import all of the changes.  You will do this by clicking on the [Edit Vehicle Master] button.  Here you are viewing your working database.  You can delete entries on this screen.   When you are ready to select from the updated AAIA MMY database click on the [Select Vehicle from AAIA Master] button.  This will load the entire AAIA Legacy MMY database for you to select from. 

If you simply wish to import the entire database click on the [select all make] button then [OK] then [Save]. 

Here deletions:

Here are the additions:

Did you know that the ACES Lookup Tool has been updated with a new search feature for the PCdb?  Check out this screen shot.

Here are some notes from the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association regarding the end-of-January 2011 update:

41 model year 2011 Light Duty Vehicles have been added covering Bentley, Dodge, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Lotus, Ram, Saab and Toyota. This brings the 2011 model year population to 98% completion.  This count is determined by unique Year, Make, Model and Submodel combinations. The release also includes the 2012 Lexus LFA.
The 2011 Kia Borrego has been dropped after Kia initially indicated this vehicle would be sold in 2011 but subsequently retracted that.
The 2011 Dodge Dakota has been replaced by the 2011 Ram Dakota. Chrysler is now marketing their pickups under the Ram Brand starting with the 2011 vehicles.

For the Auto Plus ACES Lookup tool VCdb and PCdb updates, they are automatic.  Simply open your copy of the application and you will see the updates immediately. 

If you have not yet installed our free AAIA ACES lookup tool, do so now by clicking on this link http://www.rebsi.com/Deploy/AutoPlusACES/publish.htm

Auto PlusXP / Auto Plus ACES Lookup Support

http://www.support.rebsi.com