When making a copy of the database the new database must be saved in a different folder from the original database. Locate the folder which contains your original database and insert a new subfolder. Label it Rebuild Folder or however you wish to define the folder. Click Here to learn how to create a new folder.
Logging on in single user mode simply means only one user is logged on to TM.
This will open the Data Utilities Window.
The following window appears allowing you to identify the new folder you created and to define a name for the database copy.
Although the default "File name" is "Copy of XXXX.df1, you can rename your data file to suit your needs.
The Copy Database Parameters Window will open.
**It is recommended to accept the default settings unless otherwise advised by a support technician in proper authority.**
Enter the patron number of a patron where those records, which could note be found during the rebuild, will be assigned. This could be the Before Event Sale Patron or even your own personal patron record if you choose.
The rebuild process will begin and take approximately 8 hours or more to complete. This, again, of course depends on the speed of the computer and the size of the database.
Name it something like "OldDB-yy-mm-dd". By including the date you will know how old the database is and if it has been over 2 weeks without any problems it can be deleted.
Click Here for more information on moving the database.
Click Here for more information on moving the database.
If you renamed your database to the original name you can login as ususal. If not you will have to use the change database button and navigate to the database.