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SMP Introduces Standard Brand Electronic Illustrated Parts Guide on DVD

SMP announces the availability of its Standard brand electronic illustrated parts guide on DVD. This new resource delivers additional, unique features not available in a printed catalog. One of the most important benefits of this electronic parts guide is the ability to regularly update the data electronically.

SMP announces the availability of its Standard brand electronic illustrated parts guide on DVD. This new resource delivers additional, unique features not available in a printed catalog. One of the most important benefits of this electronic parts guide is the ability to regularly update the data electronically.

Key features include:

• Flexible part, product and interchange search capabilities;
• Multi-level search and filter functions enable custom catalog creation;
• Exact number or string search functions provide flexible search options for part numbers or OE/competitor numbers;
• Includes all multiple-view color images;
• Hover over function provides enlarged image views;
• Easily print anything from a single part information page to a large book;
• Can print single or multiple product categories by make;
• Includes different quality levels/brands, where available;
• Part attributes are searchable within a product category;
• Select product types grouped together for easier selection of “like” items;
• Includes attributes and compressed applications by part number;
• Data can be saved to a file for further analysis or presentation in an alternate form;
• Complete catalog provided as a flippable, searchable pdf; and
• Extensive tutorial covers everything from program setup to printing of catalogs.

The Standard brand electronic illustrated parts guide is designed to be easily installed on a computer. Directions are included on the face of the DVD. Given the extensive amount of data and images included, users must have approximately 4GB of hard drive space available.

Updates will be available through an internet update process which will automatically compare the data on a user’s computer to the latest available information, and only update data that has changed.

Copies of the DVD are available from local territory managers.

About Standard Brand:
The Standard brand is part of SMP, which supplies independent professional auto technicians and automotive do-it-yourselfers with high quality replacement parts for engine management ignition, emission and fuel systems for domestic and import cars and light trucks. SMP products are sold through both traditional and non-traditional distribution channels. For more information, visit www.standardbrand.com.

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