This document was last updated 25 Nov 2020 | 

PUB LOG Download

and Installation Instructions

PUB LOG is available for FREE download from the Federal Logistics Information Services (FLIS) Data 

Electronic Reading Room at: 

https://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/LogisticsInformationServices/FOIAReading.aspx

Step 1: Download PUB LOG

*Once you select the link, the steps required to complete the download will depend on your 

internet browser

Page 2 – Internet Explorer

Page 3 – Microsoft Edge

Page 4 – Google Chrome

Page 5 – Firefox

Step 2: Unzip or extract downloaded PUB LOG files

Page 6 – Unzip/extract files

Step 3: Install PUB LOG to your Hard Drive – Page 8

*Skip to “Step 4” to run the application from the unzipped folder location

Step 4: Run PUB LOG from you computer or a shared location, no installation – Page 11

*Use if “Step 3” is skipped
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INTERNET EXPLORER:

1. When you select the PUBLOG.zip link you will get a pop-up asking what to do with the 

PublogDVD.zip file. “Save As” will let you rename the file and choose a location. 

2. Choose a name and location to save the file, then select “Save”.

3. Once the download starts you should see a download bar appear on the bottom of the screen 

4. The download bar will state when the download has completed. Choose “Open folder” to open 

the file location where you chose to save the zip file.
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MICROSOFT EDGE

1. When you select the PUBLOG.zip link a pop-up window will appear on the bottom of the screen. 

Select the ˄ next to Save and then “Save As” 

2. You will get a file explorer window that will allow you to choose the file name and location. 

Once complete select “Save”.

3. Once the download starts the bar on the bottom will change to show the status of your 

download

4. The download bar will state when the download has completed. Choose “Open folder” to open 

the file location where you chose to save the zip file.
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GOOGLE CHROME:

1. When you select the PUBLOG.zip link a file explorer window will open allowing you to select a 

file name and location for the download. Once complete select “Save”.

2. Depending on your settings the download MAY start automatically, and the file will be saved as 

the default file name (PublogDVD) in the location dictated by your settings (typically your 

Downloads or Documents folder). A notification will appear at the bottom of the screen letting you 

know the download has started

3. Once the download is complete the tracker beneath the file name will disappear. 

4. Click the ᴧ on the file name button then select “Show in folder”

This will open the location previously selected or the default file location (typically in your 

Documents or Downloads folder) where the download was saved.
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FIREFOX:

1. When you select the PUBLOG.zip link a pop-up window will provide options for your 

downloaded file. Select “Save File” then hit “OK”. The .zip file will be saved to your default storage 

location (typically your Downloads or Documents folder) or you may be prompted for a location to 

download and save the file.

2. To confirm the download started and/or to check status click the downloads button on the 

menu bar at the top or hit Ctrl+J

3. Once the download had completed right click and choose Open Containing Folder to go to the 

default storage location (typically your Downloads or Documents folder) or the location selected.
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STEP 2 – Extract or Unzip the files

Once the file is downloaded the zip file will operate the same regardless of the browser used.

1. Navigate to the location where the zip file was saved and open the zipped folder. This folder 

contains all of the zipped (compressed) files.

***You CANNOT run the application from this location***

This will bring up a list of files contained on the PUB LOG zip download. The files are still 

compressed this point and need to be unzipped/extracted before you can run the application. 

2. Extract the files and save to a new location.

** The process may vary slightly based on the utility used. The following examples use WinZip.**

Double click on any of the executable (.EXE) files.

3. Select “Extract all” on the pop-up window.
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4. Choose a location/folder where the files will be extracted and saved then hit Next

5. You’ll see pop-up status bar as you’re the files are extracted

6. When completed the storage location window will open automatically. The files have been 

extracted and are ready to use.
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STEP 3 – Install PUB LOG to your Hard Drive :

1. Browse to the location where you saved the PUB LOG files and Double click on AUTORUN.EXE

2. If you get a Windows Defender Warning, Click on “More Info”

3. Then select “Run anyway”
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The PUB LOG Welcome Screen will prompt you to choose your preferred installation type. Below is 

some information on the available types of installation:

a. Abbreviated – This installation creates a shortcut icon only to your preferred location. The shortcut 

will open the software from the DVD. Note: The DVD must be in your DVD drive for the software to 

operate properly. Requires no free hard drive space.

b. Typical (Recommended) – This installation copies only the application(s) and a shortcut icon to 

your preferred location. It does not include the data/database files that are on the DVD. Note: The 

DVD must be in your DVD drive for the software to operate properly. Requires 5MB of free hard 

drive space.

c. Complete – This installation downloads the entire DVD contents to your preferred location. The 

Search Batch capability allows users to export all of the data from the DVD to a file server on a 

network. Note: Choose Complete installation if installing to a network drive. Requires 3G of free 

hard drive space

4. Configure your install preferences and click “Install”

5. A popup window will appear to track the installation progress. When the Install has completed 

select “Done”
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6. PUB LOG will be added to your Start Menu

7. And Icons will be added to your desktop (if selected during the previous step)
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STEP 4 – Run PUB LOG from a computer or a shared location, no installation:

*Step 4 is only used if Step 3 is skipped

1. Browse to the location where the extracted PUB LOG files were saved. Select IMD.EXE or 

IMD64.EXE for “Classic” or IMD2.EXE for the IMD format and double click.

2. If prompted for a definition file browse to the folder where the extracted files were saved and 

select the “IMD.DEF” file.

 
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3. For “Classic” PUB LOG (IMD or IMD64) select “Search Batch” or “Search Interactive”. 

 CLASSIC BATCH WIZARD CLASSIC INTERACTIVE QUERY 

 

4. IMD2 will launch a generic query page. Users will need to select the Menu Button , then 

choose either “Advanced Search” or “Batch Search” from the dropdown menu.

 IMD2 QUERY IMD2 BATCH

 
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Additional information can be found in the User Manual, Quick Start Guide or other tutorials 

available in the PUB LOG Product.

5. For Classic PUB LOG, additional resources can be found under the “Help” dropdown menu

6. For IMD2 click on the Menu Button then make your selection.

Questions regarding these instructions or other PUB LOG / FED LOG questions and concerns can be 

directed to the FED LOG sustainment team at FEDLOG@dla.mil 

DLA Customer Interaction Center (DLA CIC)

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