How to Refresh the Impromptu Catalog

Impromptu is a tool used to access a database.

Impromptu is a data-access tool used in many networked computer systems, such as those you would find in a library. Impromptu is the vessel that allows one to access the database of the network and it uses catalogs to access this data. As more information is added to the database it may be necessary to refresh and update the catalogs. This can be accomplished right from your computer. Once it's done you will have access to all of the new information in the database.

Instructions

1. Turn on your computer and open Impromptu.

2. Use your mouse to right-click on the "All Catalogs" option on screen.

3. Select the "Save to Desktop" option that appears. The file will then be saved to your computer's desktop.

4. Click the "Minimize" icon in the corner of the window so you can access your computer's desktop.

5. Click on the "All Catalogs.exe" file on your desktop. Once this launches it will replace all current files in Impromptu with the updated files. These files will all be on the "C" drive on your computer.

References

• Rochesteredu: Administrative Computing Services