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Re: Deleting Records Problem

by Mehboob Alam :: Rate this Message:

Just remove the originals, I usually ZIP them and delete the original files, to avoid 4D accidently (or intentionally) opening the previous version.
Then just rename the repaird database files back to their original name that the structure is expecting to see.

sincerely,
mehboob alam

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----- Original Message ----
From: Tom Dillon <tomrdillon@...>
To: 4D Basics List <4DBasics@...>
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 8:49:42 AM
Subject: Re: Deleting Records Problem

I have not used log files so can't help much on that. When you use the
tools and create a new database the new files will have -2 appended. When
you open a 4D database if you hold down the control key it will prompt for
database to use and then once you have selected it it will remember the
association.

On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 11:27 PM, Michael Steinwede <
michael.steinwede@...> wrote:

>
> Hi Tom,
>
> Unfortunately, the first option didn't work.
>
> At this point in time, I wasn't sure really what to do with the complete
> export import option.
>
> I read the article you suggested, but I just didn't feel confident to use
> it.
>
> I have exported a good back up copy of the table and then imported that
> back up into a newly created table.
>
> There was only one form to copy over and now it works.
>
> I removed the form from the old table so it would interfere with the new
> one, but of course, the old table still exists and an annoying reminder.
>
> Thanks to yo and all who spent the time emailing me.
>
> Warm regards,
>
> Michael
>
> PS. Tom, If you wouldn't mind answering these questions ...
> (1) How do you create a Log File of the Database. I've discovered that when
> I change the data file, I can't use it because the Log File doesn't match or
> something.
> (2) When I fix an error via 4D Tools and the original data has a "-" at the
> end of the name while the new data has "-2" attached to the end of the file
> name.
> How do I match the database with the new data created (as well as the log
> file as mentioned above)?
>
>
>
> On 28/05/2009, at 9:39 AM, Tom Dillon wrote:
>
>> I would just try exporting the bad table and make sure you then delete all
>> the records to see if it goes away. Make sure you have set the properties
>> on the table to COMPLETELY DELETE. Then import the table and see what
>> happens. If that fails then you are only left with a complete export
>> import
>> of each table.
>>
>> Also, be real carefull of your export form to make sure its perfictly
>> alligned. Best to just create one from scratch and not use any form that
>> already exists. Of course, make a complete copy of your database before
>> trying anything.
>>
>>
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