ADS Environmental Services Profile Software 950015B6 - Manual (Page 56)

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Compacting a Database
Compacting a database reduces the size of the database file (*.mdb)
by removing spaces created as a result of deleted records. When
necessary, compact a Profile database in the following way:
1. If open, exit Profile and Access; these must be closed to
compact the database. You also may consider closing other
applications that may slow down the compaction process.
2. Launch Windows Explorer, and double-click
AdsDbUpdate.exe found in C:\Program Files\ADS
Corporation\Profile.
Database Update
3. Select the database file you want to compact from the
Available Databases box, and then select the > button to move
the database to the Selected Databases box.
4. (optional) Clean up the database to remove any extraneous
information in the following way:
 Select the Cleanup button to display the Cleanup dialog.