Overwrite an existing WHODrug dictionary

To overwrite a WHODrug (Global), WHODrug (Chinese), or WHODrug (Link Korea) dictionary:

1. From Argus Console, go to Tools, click Dictionary Management and select Dictionary Loader.
2. Select Overwrite.
3. From the Dictionary Type drop-down, select the type of dictionary you want to overwrite.
4. In the Dictionary File (.zip file containing dictionary data) field, select the local path to the Dictionary ZIP file.
5. In the Configuration File field, the WHODrug MDB file is auto-populated for the selected dictionary type that is available in the installation folder, and used for the future loading of the same dictionary type.

   Note:

   Any new version of the MDB upload overwrites the existing MDB files. To upload a custom MDB/Configuration file, use the Upload New Configuration file field.

   Note:

   MDB file is not required for WHODrug-Link Korea dictionary. Hence, this field is disabled while loading the WHODrug-Link Korea dictionary.
6. The Version field is automatically populated based on the selected ZIP file.
7. In the Notification Email Address field, set the email address to receive an update on the status of the load operation after completion. This field is autopopulated with the email address of the logged-in user from the user setup in Access Management.
8. Click Overwrite. The Status section will display the progress of the overwrite process.
9. When the overwrite is complete, download the log.

   Note:

   Dictionaries loaded before upgrade to Argus Safety 2026.1.01 via the Client/Server tool cannot be overwritten.

For more information about the Dictionary Loader window, see Dictionary Loader field descriptions.