Please be informed that IMDS-a2 will be replaced by IMDS Plus in Q1 2026 and will reach its end-of-life in Q2 2026. Until IMDS Plus will be offered in Q1 2026, you can still order IMDS-a2 and your license will allow you to use IMDS Plus.
For more information about IMDS Plus and the transition period, please check our IMDS Plus FAQ page.
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS IN IMDS-A2
The IMDS-a2 allows you to take full advantage of your PC's compute and storage in working with IMDS. IMDS-a2 is a Java program that runs on your PC. Each time you log into the IMDS-a2, the program checks to see if it is the latest version and automatically downloads the newer version if there is one.
Many of the IMDS-a2 special functions have been added based on requests from users. This has allowed us to incorporate such special functions as:
- Easier construction
Work with multiple windows and use Drag&Drop to accelerate your work.
>> Video on "Creating a component"
- User controlled search results
Personalize your search results by moving the columns or using the Favorites.
>> Video on "Search Results"
- Inbox Automation
This feature helps IMDS power users automatically manage received datasheets.
>> Video on the feature "Inbox Automation"
- Where-Used Analysis
IMDS-a2 provides some additional analysis compared to IMDS web application.
- REACH Regulation Information
Have an at-a-glance REACH Regulation Overview listing all REACH SVHC Candidate List, REACH Annex XIV and REACH Annex XVII substances in the MDS ingredients details.
- Compare MDSs
Find easily differences between new and already accepted versions of an MDS.
>> Video on the feature "Compare MDSs/Modules"
- Company-specific Substance Lists
As a Company Administrator setup your own company-specific Basic Substance lists.
- Dashboard
Use the Dashboard to have an overview of your “IMDS business”.
>> Video on the feature "Dashboard"
- RRR Reporting and a lot of extended Reports such as:
- Missing and/or invalid datasheets
- Structure validation
- Application and Parts Marking
- Detailed analysis report
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User Administration in IMDS-a2
User and Contact Administration options are available for the Company Administrator.
See for yourself ...
by installing the
IMDS-a2 Free Trial.
License Fees
IMDS-a2 Questions?
Please have a look into the IMDS-a2 user manual first.
If you cannot find an answer to your question, please contact us:
mds-solutions@dxc.com