Global Spectrum Database

The Spectrum Database: how do I use it? — by admin

This PDF document explains the different types of information that the database contains and how this data can be manipulated.

The Spectrum Database: can I amend my copy? — by admin

You can make changes but these will be lost after three months. Better to cut and paste small sections into your own file.

The Spectrum Database: system requirements — by admin

The database is designed for Excel on windows. It is supplied as a .xlsm file which will open in Excel 2007 and later. Please contact us if you are using Excel 2002 or earlier

My password email hasn't turned up! — by admin

Either it is stuck in your spam filer or you don't send send emails from the same address that we have registered for you.

How do I activate the database? — by admin

Where to save the database, how to enter your user ID and request a password

Incorrect user ID or password — by admin

Why won't the database accept my password or user ID?

I keep getting errors! — by admin

Boxes flash up with error messages when you try to open the database. These are usually called "run time errors"

Do I need to enter my ID and password each time I use the database? — by admin

No, you need enter them only once. But if you are asked to enter them again, here are some suggestions to resolve that problem, as well as advice on not opening the database directly from the email