Q:

Must the files I send to SRP be Zipped?

A:

No, it is not mandatory that these files are zipped. However zipping the files is preferred if the dataset is larger than one diskette. For larger files, PKZIP and WINZIP use a common format that allows compression to less than half of the original size allowing files to fit on less diskette space.

As noted above, when ZIP files are used, they should be named using the Directory Name from the DTST file.

Note: "Zip" in this FAQ refers to the file compression format developed by PKWare, not to the cartridge storage system (e.g.; ZIP Drives) developed by Iomega. The SRP does not have the facilities to handle data on ZIP cartridges.

See more info about Zip files on the File Formats Help page.

Q:

The SRP-EDI states data may be submitted via diskette or the Department's Bulletin Board System. May I email the data to the case manager?

A:

SRP is awaiting resolution of an issue related to verification of the digital data if received via email. For now this issue is on hold.

Q:

May I submit more than one dataset for a site on one diskette?

A:

If and only if the datasets are for the same site, yes. However the individual datasets must either be zipped or put in separate subdirectories, so SRP can distinguish between same-named files. There should be as many subdirectories as there are datasets. The subdirectory name should be the same as that used in the DIRECTORY field in the DTST file.

Q:

May I submit datasets for different sites on the same diskette?

A:

No. The diskette needs to accompany the hard copy so that SRP can deem the entire package complete.