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Who should use CWR?

May 3, 2016 by CMRRA

Mid to large sized publishers have found that CWR is the most efficient way to register thousands of works with CMRRA on a regular basis.

How do I send CWR files to CMRRA? How do I receive files from CMRRA?

May 3, 2016 by CMRRA

After you contact us, we will provide FTP credentials. CWR files are dropped off and picked up from the specified folders. Please note CWR folders on the FTP server are named from CMRRA’s perspective: CWR files sent to CMRRA should be placed in the “\incoming” folder (incoming to CMRRA); and, files sent from CMRRA will […]

What do the error messages in my first ACK file mean?

May 3, 2016 by CMRRA

Please see the Technical Specifications, as provided by CISAC here.

Why haven’t I received an acknowledgement for a file I sent?

May 3, 2016 by CMRRA

If a file was correctly submitted, we will notify you of the error; however, if the file was not sent in correctly, we may not be aware of the issue. Possible causes of an incorrect submission: added to the incorrect folder, file sent in “zip” or other compressed format, file name indicates a different society […]

Can I submit zipped files to the FTP site containing CWR files?

May 3, 2016 by CMRRA

Not at the current time.

How long will it take CMRRA to process my files?

May 3, 2016 by CMRRA

CWR files will typically be processed upon receipt. The first ACK file will be created within 24-48 hours.

How long will it take CMRRA to process my files for second acknowledgement?

May 3, 2016 by CMRRA

Second ACK files include all works that have been incorporated into our licensing system triggered by a Canadian territory licence request or by royalty usage data. Since the activity can happen at any time, the second ACK file can include registrations from multiple files.

Will my works receive a CMRRA work number?

May 3, 2016 by CMRRA

All works included in a second ACK file will be assigned a CMRRA work number.

I have purchased music publishing software which produces CWR compliant registration files from a third party and they assist with my CWR files and acknowledgments. If I have difficulties processing my files and acknowledgments, who should I contact?

May 3, 2016 by CMRRA

Please contact your representative at the third-party company.

Can I submit global CWR files to CMRRA?

May 3, 2016 by CMRRA

Yes, as long as the works include records for any of the following territories: Canada, American Continent, Commonwealth, North America or World.

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