Purpose: To provide guidance on how to install the free PUB LOG® System that is used to search for National Stock Number (NSN) item data.
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Introductory PUB LOG Information
- Download PUB LOG® File
- Extract Files from Unzipped File
- Install and Run Application
- Open PUB LOG® Application
Contact Information
Resources and Terms Glossary
Introductory Information
PUB LOG® is intended for use by the public who require National Stock Number (NSN) and other publicly releasable cataloging information including Federal Supply Classification (FSC) data and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) codes.
PUB LOG® can be downloaded from the FLIS e-Reading Room. Updated products with complete datasets are uploaded on the 1st of every month. All proprietary data and service unique data on the NSN is excluded. Most public and contractor requirements are satisfied through PUB LOG® tool and the download contains both the classic version and the new, user friendly “IMD2” version.
PUB LOG® does not have refresh capabilities when new data comes out every month. The user is recommended to delete the older install and re-install the newest PUB LOG® package at the beginning of each month. The download can be found at PUB LOG® - Public Logistics Data.
The downloadable PUB LOG® file can be found at DLA PUB LOG®.
- Select the Download PUB LOG® ZIP button to begin.
- Select Save As option when downloading PublogDVD.zip file.
- When the File Explorer opens on the computer:
- Select the desired file location.
- Insert file name.
- Select Save.
- Once saved, the file will begin downloading (This can take up to 20-25 minutes to download).
- Once the .zip file is downloaded, select Open File.
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The local computer's file explorer will open again to the downloaded zipped file location determined from step 1c.
- Select Extract All to unzip the files and make them usable.
- Once the "Select a Destination and Extract Files" screen appears:
- Confirm the final destination of unzipped files.
- Ensure the checkbox for Show Extracted files when complete is checked.
- Select Extract.
- File extraction will begin and the status will appear.
- Once complete, the final destination of the unzipped files will appear in File Explorer.
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To install PUB LOG® onto the hard drive for usage:
- Select the newly downloaded PUB LOG® file named AUTORUN.EXE to begin application install.
- When the "Welcome to Defense Logistics Agency Information Operation PUBLOG®" screen appears, configure the following:
- Choose from one of the following installation options:
- Abbreviated (shortcut icons only - least amount of data control)
- Typical (executables and shortcuts - most common installation)
- Complete (entire disc contents - most amount of data control)
- Abbreviated - recommended for individual users, offers the least amount of control where the software and data reside because data and executables are left in the file location where they were extracted. Therefore, it only copies the application shortcuts.
- Typical - recommended for users with data stored on a network server, offers data to be left in original extracted folder but copies executables and shortcuts to the installation folder.
- Complete - recommended for users who want the most amount of control over where software and data reside, it copies all data executables into the installation folder.
- Choose what type of installation is desired:
- 64-bit executable - recommended for all modern Windows systems for improved performance and functionality
- IMD2 executable - newer and more streamlined graphical user interface
- If you want a shortcut on desktop, ensure the check mark is beside Add a shortcut to the desktop.
- Lastly, select the Install button.
- When the "Install" pop up appears, confirm check marks are in all appropriate spaces and then select Done.
- PUB LOG® application is now installed on the computer whether you selected Classic 64-Bit (PUB LOG®) or IMD2 (NEW - PUB LOG®).
Using PUB LOG® without Install
To run PUB LOG® from a computer or a shared location without installation:
- Browse to the location where the extracted PUB LOG® files are saved.
- Select IMD.EXE or IMD64.EXE for Classic 64-Bit PUB LOG®
OR
- Select IMD2.EXE for the newest PUB LOG® GUI format.
If prompted for a definition file (e.g., IMD.DEF):
- Select the Browse button and proceed to the folder where the extracted files are saved.
- Select the IMD.DEF file.
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Open your PUB LOG® version to begin NSN research.
When opening the Classic 64-Bit (PUB LOG®) version, the home screen will be titled "IMD Quick Search version #.#.# (64-bit)."
Note: Ensure the circle on the left side of the Product Name PUB LOG® is green. If it is red, select Browse and then click on the file location where your extracted PUB LOG® files are housed.
When opening the IMD2 (NEW - PUB LOG®) version, the home screen will be titled "IMD2 PUBLOG-Query."
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Contact Information
For technical questions regarding the PUB LOG® system, reach out to the FED LOG sustainment team at FEDLOG@dla.mil .
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Resources
Terms Glossary
Find meanings for acronyms, abbreviations, and codes used throughout the process article below in the table:
| Term Used |
Meaning/Definition |
| DLLs |
Dynamic Link Libraries |
| FED LOG |
Federal Logistics |
| FLIS |
Federal Logistics Information System |
| IMD |
Integrated Mobile Database |
| NSN |
National Stock Number |
| PUB LOG |
Public Logistics |