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Advanced utility Description
Empty Database Deletes the contents from the library database, including all
authority, bibliographic and patron records, copies, key
words, indexes, and setup information.
Enable Data Exchange/
Disable Data Exchange
Starts or stops the automatic data exchange between a union
and a member.
Rebuild Database
Important:
Do not run this utility unless directed to do so by Follett Software
Company's Technical Support department or by an exception report
generated by another utility, such as Check Database Integrity.
The Rebuild Database utility conducts the same functions as all the Maintenance
utilities. It rebuilds the MARC headings and file indexes, examines the database,
and checks the required links between the files. In addition, the utility attempts to
correct any problems it finds. If it encounters a problem it cannot fix, it records
the problem and any suggested solutions in an exception report.
Important:
Depending upon the size of your database and the amount of
computer memory available, this utility may take several hours to
run. We suggest that you run the Rebuild Database utility overnight.
However, if you do run a Rebuild Database utility overnight, make
sure to disable any automatic backup applications. This will help
prevent conflicts between the backup application and the utility.
1. To start the Rebuild Database utility, select Rebuild Database from the
Advanced menu. The Rebuild Database dialog appears:
2. If you want to rebuild the entire library database, select Rebuild Database.
If you want to limit the rebuild process, select Rebuild Selected and choose
from the following check box options:
File Relationships Deletes and recreates the indexes, checks the links
between related files, and corrects any problems it encounters.