Rice Lake TransAct 3.5 - Manual (Page 22)

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Database Recovery and Restoration
If TransAct is not exited properly, due to a power outage or system error, the database may become
damaged. The next time TransAct is started, it automatically checks the database and repairs it. The
following message appears.
NOTE: In rare instances, the TransAct database may become unrepairable. Therefore, make sure
to
run your backups on a daily basis .
Figure 10. Database Recovery
Click the Repair button to have TransAct check the database and make any necessary repairs.
Click the Skip Repair button when the database is shared on a network and the database is already in
use on another computer.
TransAct displays a message while the database is being repaired. Do not use your computer while the
database repair is running . A message will appear to confirm a successful database repair.
Click the Done button to continue. Review the repaired database. If it is not correct, you may wish to
restore your last backup.
When the database repair is not successful, restore the most current backup. TransAct will step through
these procedures. Contact your TransAct dealer with any other questions concerning database repair.