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titleWhat are the implications, if my organisation can not submit the test file with donor or cord blood data in the new file format by the deadline of 15th November?

If your registry can not submit the XML format you must inform WMDA as soon as possible. The deadline to completely switchover to the new XML format is fixed. By contacting us we can investigate options to help your organisations with every help we can provide to smoothly transition to this format. 

Please contact the WMDA office as soon as possible through support@bmdw.org, so we can discuss the appropriate course of action.

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titleWhy do I need to change my data submission format from Dot20 to XML?
After the successful implementation of phase one of the BMDW Search & Match Service, WMDA is now  focusing on improving the data collection which will in-turn help with better search functionality. As part of this initiative, WMDA would like to receive a more extensive data-set from listing organisations and represent these to the users as part of search results. The current data file format (DOT20) is not appropriate to receive more data fields and therefore another more applicable file format is necessary. The new file format is an XML (Extensible Markup Language) file, which is considered an industry standard that is extendable, secure, robust and easy to use.
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titleWhat if my registry cant organisation can not submit all of the mandatory fields indicated within the XSD inventory?

The XML Schema definition files describes if fields are mandatory or optional.  If your organisation will not be able to supply these mandatory fields you need to contact the WMDA office as soon as possible in order to facilitate an appropriate solution for smooth uploading and processing of your data through the XML format.

Please contact the WMDA office as soon as possible through support@bmdw.org, so we can discuss the appropriate course of action. .

HELP AND SUPPORT 

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titleCan I easily translate my existing Dot20 registry file into the XML?
Yes, you can translate your existing Dot20 registry file to XML but this isn't a single press a button and its translated. There is a lot to consider and it depends from registry organisation to registryorganisation. If your registry organisation wishes to go down this route we do advice that you to contact WMDA and get some support and guidance to ensure that the translations will work.   

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