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How TransAct Works on a Network Networking TransAct
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How TransAct Works on a Network
When sharing the TransAct database on a network, some TransAct processes require exclusive rights
to the database. These processes include backup, restore, archive, restore archive, import and export,
and statement processing. To ensure exclusive rights to the database, have all other computers select
Admin | About or quit TransAct.
Statement Processing
Statement processing has the potential to update every record in the database, therefore the last step of
statement processing must be completed when all other computers have exited the program. Statements
can be viewed and printed while other computers are accessing the database. However, the backup
process must be skipped since it is an exclusive process as well. After statements have been printed (or
are being viewed on the screen) selecting another function within TransAct generates the following
message.
Figure 180. Update Accounts and mark transactions
This step of statement processing effects all records of the database. All other users must Quit TransAct
at this point. This step can be completed later if necessary.
To complete statement processing later, click No. Once all other computers have Quit the TransAct
program, perform statement processing procedures as you did earlier. DO NOT skip the backup. When
viewing the statements on screen, they will be identical to the statements printed earlier. Unless mistakes
were found on the original printed statements, they will not need to be reprinted. Move to another
function within TransAct, when the above message reappears, click
Yes .
Record Archiving and Restoring Archives
TransAct will not allow either of these functions to be performed unless the database is in exclusive
use. Only one computer can have the database open at the time of performing a database archive or
database archive restore.