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From the '''Tools''' tab you can you can manipulate your projects.
From the <menuchoice>Tools</menuchoice> tab you can you can manipulate your projects.


; '''Import Database'''
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: '''Import Database''', opens the '''Database Importing Wizard''' that allows to import complete data from an <tt>mdb</tt> file or another database server.
; '''Import Database</menuchoice>
: '''Import Database</menuchoice>, opens the '''Database Importing Wizard''' that allows to import complete data from an <tt>mdb</tt> file or another database server.
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; '''Compact Database'''
; <menuchoice>Compact Database</menuchoice>
: '''Compact Database''', checks for minor error in the database and reduces the database's size.
: <menuchoice>Compact Database</menuchoice>, checks for minor error in the database and reduces the database's size.


{{Note|You should regularly compact your database to keep it in good shape, especially after extensive records operations (mass add, delete)}}
{{Note|You should regularly compact your database to keep it in good shape, especially after extensive records operations (mass add, delete)}}

Revision as of 09:18, 22 June 2012

The Tools Tab

From the Tools tab you can you can manipulate your projects.


Compact Database
Compact Database, checks for minor error in the database and reduces the database's size.

Note

You should regularly compact your database to keep it in good shape, especially after extensive records operations (mass add, delete)