Follett VERSION 6.00, User Manual

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04/04 602 Utilities
Warning:
Performing this operation will remove all patron statistics. Once the
Remove Patron History process begins, the changes cannot be
undone.
Empty Database
The Empty Database utility erases the entire database, including bibliographic
and authority records, copies, keywords, indexes, setup information, and
patrons.
Warning:
The Empty Database utility deletes all information from the
database, including MARC records, copies, and patrons.
The deletion cannot be undone.
Important:
Do not run this utility unless directed to do so by Follett Software
Company's Technical Support department.
To remove the contents from the library database, select Empty Database from
the Advanced menu. A message appears, warning you that the process cannot be
interrupted and asking you to confirm the command. If you verify the decision to
empty the database, a second message appears, asking you to finalize the
decision. Click Yes to proceed. A progress dialog appears while the utility
empties the library database.
When the utility finishes, the Cancel button on the progress dialog changes to
Close. To exit the progress dialog, click Close.
Note:
If you are running Union Catalog Plus , Empty Database does not delete
member configuration information. If you want to delete all configuration
information about a member, open System Setup | Member, highlight the
desired member, and click Delete.
Enable/Disable Data Exchange
Enable/Disable Data Exchange is a toggle switch that starts or stops the
automatic data exchange service between a union and a member. This function
should only be used in conjunction with the instructions provided by Follett
Software Company's Data Services department during a union build.
Important:
Do not change this setting unless directed to do so by Follett Software
Company's Data Services department.