BUCHI DuMaster D-480 - Manual (Page 271)

Operation Manual D-480 ©BÜCH Labortechnik AG
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Clean database (Dialog)
Function
In the dialog:
 the user is warned about reorganizing the database without backing up first.
 you can start a backup,
 you can start reorganizing the database.
Caution Data loss!
Reorganizing the database irrevocably deletes all sample data and the contents
of the database logbook.
Always backup your data before reorganizing the database.
What does "Clean" mean?
The size of the database is limited to 2 gigabytes, so it is necessary to reorganize the database from
time to time. The software displays a warning if the size of the database exceeds 1 gigabyte or if
available disk space is less than 1 gigabyte.
Reorganization removes all sample data and the contents of the logbook from the database file, but
retains the other data such as settings, coefficients, etc.
Open
Open the dialog by selecting File > Backup/Restore > Clean.
Elements
The following describes the elements of the dialog.
Label Element type Meaning
Backup now Button Opens the "File save as" dialog in which you can save the
database.
Reorganize Button Starts reorganization of the database. The button is only
enabled if you have previously created a backup.
Cancel Button Aborts the process.
Further information
Further information includes instructions in which the dialog is used and knowledge articles
concerning the dialog:
 Reorganize database (on page 96).
 Database (on page 94).
 Administrative work on the database (on page 94).
Restore database (Dialog)
Function
In the dialog:
 the user is warned that importing an old database file irrevocably deletes all the current data,
 you can start a backup of the current database file before importing the old database file,
 you can reimport an old database file.