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Page last updated: 8 December 2009
Before you install the latest version of HEPCAT you will need to remove the previous version.
You will first need to delete your Temporary Internet files. DO NOT delete your database.
To delete your temporary internet files first go to your internet browser and click on:
Tools > Internet Options > Delete (‘Browsing history’ on General tab) > Delete Files
If you have a previous production version of HEPCAT installed on your computer go to
Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs >
Highlight HEPCAT [previous version] DO NOT remove HEPCAT pre-requisites
Click Remove
Once you have removed the previous version of HEPCAT open the following URL, Click 'Run' and follow the prompts to re-install HEPCAT:
http://app.heims.deewr.gov.au/Deployment.HEPCAT/Application
For more information about installing HEPCAT refer to HEPCAT User Guide, Part 1, Section 3.2: Installing HEPCAT Application.
File ripper is a program that has been developed by DEEWR to enable HEP's to remove and add any width of characters to any position on the file and make the transition from the 2008 specification to the new 2009 specification. Particularly to assist with the remove of element 300 as the starting element on all files.
File Ripper
All Users will need to be registered at HEIMS in order to access their own HEPCode in HEPCAT. For any access issues please contact us by emailing Heims.datacollections@deewr.gov.au.
Users will be given access to full functionality by default, however DEEWR are able to set a restricted access (all functions except data submission) if required. If this is required it should also be clearly stated in an email to DEEWR (as outlined above).
However, anyone will be able to use the basic functionality of HEPCAT (everything bar submit data) WITHOUT being registered under the TEST Hepcode of 9998. This is primarily designed for user training and/or TEST purposes.