File menu commands

The File menu offers the following commands:

 

New

Creates a new database.

Open database

Opens an existing database.

Check database

Performs an exhaustive test for data corruption. We recommend that you run a database check daily and report any errors to CWC Software immediately.

Unlock database

The unlock database screen is used to "unlock" records in the database that became locked as the result of the failure of a workstation.

Backup database

Use the backup command to make a backup copy of your QuickFill database.

Restore database

Restores your database from a previously created backup file.

Rebuild key files

Rebuilds the database key files from the information in the main data files.

Rebuild delete chains

Rebuilds the chains of deleted records in the data files.

Copy database

Copies the database to another location, optionally giving it a different name.

Close database

Closes an opened database.

Normal

Enters normal mode. This menu option does not appear in single user systems.

Single user

Enters single-user mode. This menu option does not appear in single user systems.

Lookup only

Enters lookup-only mode. This menu option does not appear in single user systems.

Print…

Lists report files (including those created by updates and exports) for printing, viewing, and deleting.

Page setup

Selects a printer and printer connection as well as the paper, orientation, and margins to be used when printing.

1, 2, 3, 4

Opens one of the four most recently used databases that you closed. Which file is opened depends on whether 1, 2, 3, or 4 is selected.

Exit

Exits QuickFill. You should always exit QuickFill before turning off your computer.