[DXBase] Disk space usage
Tony Cash
[email protected]
2002年12月24日 01:19:15 -0500
DXBase does not have a routine to compact the database,
you must use MS Access and you must save the .mdb file
in the Access 97 format after you compact it. (I use Access 2000)
Be sure and backup your log file before you do this.
73 de Tony, KD4K
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Andy Arnold" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, December 23, 2002 11:15 PM
Subject: [DXBase] Disk space usage
> Greetings to All.
>> I am new to DXBase and am still figuring where all the options are.
>> I have two separate logs for the two call signs I've had. Eventually, I'll
> merge the logs. My question comes from the fact that the shorter log
> (about 250 qso's) uses 7.5 mb of disk space while the log with just over
> 1100 contacts uses only 4 mb. I know that the difference has to do with
> the way that the Jet Engine and Access handle space within the .mdb
> database. How does DXBase compress a .mdb database? Can someone point me
> to the correct clickable on the menus and buttons. I am reluctant to use
> MS Access to compact the database because it may corrupt something that
> DXBase needs.
>> Thanks for the help.
>> 73
> --Andy
> WV8AA
>> Check out http://users.starpower.net/awarnold/home.html
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