Dataman Vali-Flash 4.1 - Manual (Page 14)

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Once a game has been found in the database it is possible to edit the details. To find a game, simply use the search
function and then click the Edit Record button. This will display the following screen:
Edit Dialog
Figure 19 - Database Edit Game Dialog
All fields that have a white background can be edited, once all changes have been made click the Update button and
the Database will be updated with the changes.
Database Information
Located on the right hand side of the Search / Edit screen is the database information panel. This panel looks like the
following:
Figure 20 - Database Information Dialog
Database information shows the total number of games held in the database and the calculated CRC-32 checksum for
the database file. The database itself is encrypted and any attempts at modifying it outside the Vali-Flash software will
render the file useless. The CRC32 checksum is calculated from the main database file and any changes to this file will
change this checksum. This can be used to ensure that a known trusted database is being used.
Database Backup/Restore operations
Once you have recorded all of your games into the database, it is highly recommended that you keep a backup of
your database. In the unlikely event that you lose your data you can always restore it from a backup location. How
frequently you backup your database depends on how often you add new games. The database file is fairly small and
can be backed up on a floppy disk, CD-R/CD-RW, or to a network location.