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Database Compression and Repair

Database Compression

WinLoG uses Microsoft Access databases to store all its Templates, Logs, Legends, Libraries, Projects, etc. When you delete data or objects in a WinLoG database, the Access database associated with the project can become fragmented and use disk space inefficiently. Compacting the database makes a copy of the file and rearranges how the file is stored on your disk. Compacting optimizes the performance of the databases.

Compressing a WinLoG project database can be accomplished by selecting the Compact Project Database menu item from the Projects submenu of the File menu. The Compact Project Form will then be displayed.

Select the project database you wish to compact and then press the Ok button.

Database Repair

It sometimes happens that a WinLoG project database might become un-usable because the MS Access database has become corrupted in some way. WinLoG has a feature which enables the user to repair the database. To repair a WinLoG Project Database select the Repair Project Database menu item from the Projects submenu of the File menu.

A confirmation message is then shown on the screen asking if the user is sure they would like to repair the project database. If the user selects Yes, then WinLoG will display the Repair Project Database form. Select the project database you wish to repair and press the Ok button.

See Also

Managing a Project Database

Autobackup and Restore Databases