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

• User Administration in IMDS-a2
  User and Contact Administration options are available for the Company Administrator.