




         8.7   Pack Files                                   Page 8.7.1
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         This little utility lets you pack all datafiles in CMS. This
         means that all previously deleted records will be permanently
         removed from all datafiles.

         IMPORTANT: Packing should be done regularly (weekly or
                    monthly depending on your work load). This will
                    keep CMS lean and quick.  Packing will
                    automatically reindex all files.

         To pack CMS:

         A. Press <P> at the "Utilities" menu and then press <Enter>.

            The "Pack Confirmation" window will appear:

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         | Packing removes all deleted records from all files.       |
         |    Packing may take a substantial amount of time          |
         | depending on the speed of your computer.   Continue? [y/N]|
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            Note: Packing will not affect the information in your
                  datafiles. It does not touch them at all.

            If you press <N> no packing will occur and you will be
            returned to the "Utilities" menu.

         B. Press <Y> to begin packing.

            This will remove all deleted records from the datafiles
            and update the index files as well.

         C. When done you will be returned to the "Utilities" menu.












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