Viewing MARC Records in Data Exchange
MARC records in import and export files can be viewed by using Data Exchange.
When you view MARC records in a file, you also can:
- count MARC tags
- search for:
- MARC tags
- subfields
- indicators
- specific data contained within the MARC fields
You can view the MARC records in the following formats:
| Format | Record appears ... |
|---|---|
| Plain | in the Sierra Editor format. |
| Hex | as it is stored on a tape or transmitted electronically. This can be useful for determining:
|
| Verified Hex | in formatted hex, grouped by field. |
To view the MARC records in a file:
- Select one of the files that has been imported, preprocessed, loaded, or created for output.
- Choose Tools | View a File. The MARC record appears in Plain, Hex, and Verified Hex formats, with each format on its own tab:
When you view a file, the system displays blocked MARC records.
- To move between records or blocks, do one of the following:
- Choose Next or Previous in the toolbar to see the record or block information that directly precedes or follows the information you are currently viewing.
- Enter the Record or Block number in the Jump field and choose Go.
- To print the record information that is currently displayed in the file view window, do one of the following:
- Choose File | Print (<default printer>)
- Choose File | Select Printer and specify a printer.
See Printing in Sierra for more information.