Copy survey database
This function allows you to copy an existing database definition to another name and then create a new database. Only the definition file is copied from the existing database and so the newly created database will contain no data. This is useful if you wish to store data from several pits in separate databases, whilst still maintaining a common structure.
To run this function: Choose Survey > Survey database > Administration > Copy database, or...
The currently selected database definition will be copied. To select a different database definition, you must exit the present database and then choose SURVEYING again upon which you will be prompted to enter a new database name.
New Database Name
Enter the name of the new database to be copied from the currently selected database.
Destination directory
Enter the directory where the new database is to be created.
Warning: If the new database has the same name as the currently selected database all data files will be lost.
Complete the COPY SURVEY DATABASE DEFINITION form and choose Apply to display the CHOOSE TYPE OF SURVEY DATABASE form.
Database Name
The name of the database which you are about to create is displayed here.
Database Type
Select the type of database which you wish to create.
Survey Type
''underground'' or ''surface'' is displayed here.
Complete the CHOOSE TYPE OF SURVEY DATABASE form and choose Apply to create the new database.
If the database exists, the VERIFY CREATION OF A FILE form will be displayed for you to confirm deletion of the existing database data files.
File
The name of the survey database definition file to be created is displayed.
Choose Cancel from the VERIFY CREATION OF A FILE form to enter another survey database name or choose Apply to confirm the deletion of the existing database data file.
Messages
A message will be displayed to indicate the successful creation of the new database.
Result
A new empty database is created with the same optional fields as the original database.