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Database Tools are simply a few commands which can help you check and clean up the database. To access the database tools, select the File page, then Tools. | Database Tools are simply a few commands which can help you check and clean up the database. To access the database tools, select the File page, then Tools. | ||
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| − | + | *'''Test integrity''' - This command will tell you if the basic structure of the data file is ok. | |
| + | *'''Rebuild indexes''' - This command will rebuild the internal indexes that RootsMagic uses when accessing data. | ||
| + | *'''Clean phantom records''' - This command will clean up phantom records of various types, such as blank children in a family, families with no people in them, etc. | ||
| + | *'''Compact''' - This command will remove deleted and unused records from the database. This can make the data file a little smaller. | ||
Revision as of 14:46, 6 August 2021
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Database Tools are simply a few commands which can help you check and clean up the database. To access the database tools, select the File page, then Tools.
- Test integrity - This command will tell you if the basic structure of the data file is ok.
- Rebuild indexes - This command will rebuild the internal indexes that RootsMagic uses when accessing data.
- Clean phantom records - This command will clean up phantom records of various types, such as blank children in a family, families with no people in them, etc.
- Compact - This command will remove deleted and unused records from the database. This can make the data file a little smaller.