This menu item opens another menu list containing the following entries:
Revise Database Fields
This menu selection allows the revision of fields in an existing database. The existing database must be open and the user must have at least Supervisory Mode privileges. Fields can be added to and deleted from an existing database. This feature is also used to convert an old-style single template database to the new-style multiple template form.
Modify Field Settings
Available in Supervisory Mode and above, this allows the characteristics of the fields to be changed. This includes revising field aliases; setting the current value, increment , fixed field length, and fill character for numeric and counter fields; setting the display text for logical fields; and establishing the field display order in the data entry and sorting dialogs.
Database Information
When a database is open, this menu selection is available. It displays an informational window detailing the various names and directories associated with the database.
Change Compression Method
This menu item allows the compression method for photographs to be changed. All existing photographs will be changed to the new method and any new photographs will be compressed this way. The feature is only available in Supervisory Mode or above.
Convert Image Storage Method
This menu items allows you convert the storage method for images (photos, fingerprints, etc.). The images can either be stored in the database, or in files on the local computer. If the database in use does not support image storage this option will not be available. The feature is only available in Supervisory Mode or above.
Export Images
If the images are currently stored in the database, then this menu item will allow you to export those images (photos, fingerprints, etc.) to local files at the badging station. Either the images for the current badge, or all images, can be exported. . The feature is only available in Supervisory Mode or above.
Create Local Mirror Database
This menu option creates a copy of the currently open database onto the local badging station. The mirror is read only unless updating of the main database has been enabled in the Configuration dialog. The feature is only available in Supervisory Mode or above.
Synchronize Local Mirror Database
This menu option allows for the updating of an existing mirror database with the currently open database onto the local badging station. The mirror database is read only unless updating of the main database has been enabled in the Configuration dialog. The feature is only available in Supervisory Mode or above.
Delete Local Mirror Database
This menu option will delete any existing mirror database from the local badging station. The feature is only available in Supervisory Mode or above.
Synchronize Main Database
This menu option allows for the updating of the main database with changes made to the mirror database. The feature is only available in Supervisory Mode or above and when it is enabled in the Configuration dialog.