Excel Files
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This guide walks you through the steps to obtain an Excel file containing patient information and the paths where video data and other relevant information are stored.

Step-by-Step Procedure
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1. **Open Nihon Kohden Program**

   Launch the **Nihon Kohden** software.

2. **Navigate to Data Manager**
   - In the top menu, go to **Data Manager**.
   - Below the **Mode** menu, click on the **Database** dropdown menu and select **Browse...**

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3. **Select the Database**
   - Locate and select the appropriate database (e.g., **Data_Neuro#**).
   - Be patient, this step can take a while.

4. **Set Date Range**
   - In the left-side menu, select a **start date** and an **end date**.
   - **Important:** The recommended maximum range is **one year (12 months)**. Selecting a longer period may cause an error.

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5. **Display All Patients**
   - Once the patient list loads, scroll down to the bottom.
   - Click **Show All Patients** to ensure the full list is visible.

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6. **Organize the List**
   - In the top menu, below **ListMode**, select **Group by Patient**.
   - This arranges the list properly for easy selection.

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7. **Select All Patients**
   - Click on the first patient in the list.
   - Scroll to the last patient, hold **Shift**, and click the last entry to select them all.<br>

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8. **Export to Excel**
   - Right-click the selection and choose **Export list to Excel File**.
   - Select a save destination and confirm the export.

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Once completed, your Excel file will contain all patient data, including references to where the corresponding video files and additional information are stored.