The File Fixer module provides a method of removing invalid data from Advantage files. This module also has the option to shrink the size of files when they’ve gotten larger than is needed. The Analyze option allows you to review files for potential problems without actually changing anything. Depending on the printed results of the Analyze, you may need to run the Repair option or make adjustments within the module to correct the detected problems.
The Repair option fixes the problems by either resetting header data or clearing fields of the invalid data. After Repairing files, the user may still need to work with the data within the module to recreate the lost data. The Shrink option recaptures unused records within the file and at the end of the file. After Shrinking, files must be expanded to accommodate normal processing. The Fast Shrink option recaptures the unused records at the end of a file-this is especially useful immediately after a file has been oversized in error.
- Analyze option allows you to review potential problems before actually changing data files
- Fast Shrink allows you to recover from accidental expansions
- Shrink compacts the data and makes the files as small as possible
- Repair resets header data and cleans fields of invalid data
- Reports all changes for review in both Analyze and Repair modes
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