How to extract images from EMu

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Follow these instructions to export image files from the Multimedia Module to your computer hard drive.

1. Query the Multimedia Module for multimedia records of interest.

2. Delete all records in your current KE Software Cache folder:

  1. Cut and paste this location into Windows Explorer: C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\KESoftware\Cache  (***be sure to change “username” to your user name)
  2. Select and delete all folders within the Cache folder.
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3. Return to the Multimedia Module to prepare export:

  1. Select records of interest.
  2. Navigate to Tools -> Reports -> Multimedia Export.
  3. Select "Report".
  4. When prompted to "Browse For Folder", select "Cancel".
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4. Return to the KE Software Cache folder when export is complete.  It should now contain new subfolders with the exported images.

5. Search the Cache folder for “.jpg”

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6. Select all files and move (or copy/paste) them to a new directory of your choice. 

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