There are two likely causes:

• If you have a "pop-up" blocker, it should be disabled, as GADS NxL opens reports and edit functions in different windows. A pop-up blocker will prevent this, and result in a blank screen.
• Check your Internet Explorer setting as follows:
  • Under "Tools", "Internet Options", "General" tab, select "Settings."
  • Verify the "Check for newer versions of stored pages:" is set to "Every visit to the page."

The most likely reason is that the Lead Participant did not list all of the assets in their e-mail to ISO-NE. Data submitters will only be provided with access to those assets specified by the Lead Participant.

You can view the detailed error message in GADS NxL by selecting the "Edit Data" button, selecting the Final Validation tab, and then selecting "Error Check." This will provide details regarding the error. The recommended method of correction is to correct the upload file and reupload it via the GADS NxL portal.

For the first month (Oct 2005), the deadline will be extended.

For subsequent months, if the Settlements Department has processed GADS data for that month, the unit(s) will be fully forced out for the month. This can only be corrected prospectively; therefore, submitters should make every effort to submit their data on time.

GADS NxL runs additional error checks on data submitted and this most likely is causing the problem. Most of the errors encountered to date are in regards to the reporting of attempted and actual starts. This data is required by Manual 20, and GADS NxL is enforcing this requirement. Previously under Micro Gads, this requirement was not enforced.

Note also that GADS NxL does not accept files in ".zip" format.