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Beginning with version 3.2, BidPro has had the ability to download bid sheets automatically.  To do this, just click on the "Download" button and BidPro will do the rest.

If you are using an older version of BidPro or if you choose to download a bid sheet manually, proceed with the information below:

Bid sheet files are available from the following source:

Independent Pilots Association

1) Login on the IPA website
Click HERE to connect to the IPA's web site.  Login to the site with your user account and password.

3)  Download the bid sheet
Scroll down in the page until you see the bid sheet files for the base you want.

Click on the desired bid sheet name to begin downloading the file.

NOTE:  This screen will vary depending on your browser and version.

When downloading the file, the following are IMPORTANT:
1.  SAVE the file to disk.
2.  DO NOT rename the file you are downloading
3.  Save the file into the folder, C:\BIDDING

NOTE:  If you have configured BidPro to look for the bid sheet files in an alternate location, be sure to save the bid sheet data file to that location.

4)  Configure BidPro to use the bid sheet file.

Start BidPro.  The first screen that appears shows the available bid sheet profiles and the bid sheets that are available.

It this screen shows either "No Files Present" or does not show the bid sheet file you just downloaded, click on the Modify button and check that the profile is configured to match the bid sheet file you just downloaded.

Configure the crew information tab to match the bid sheet file you just downloaded.  Then, when you click on Ok, you should see bid sheets for the bid period you just downloaded (and possibly others):

Highlight the correct bid period, then click on Open to open the bid sheet.

Good luck bidding!