Database Manager FAQs

1. What is Database Manager?
Database manager is a Windows based multi-lingual software for creating and managing databases using Indian languages.
2. What is the need of Database Manager?
Windows based Database managers are designed specifically for English like languages. Whereas Database manager uses the ISCII specification for managing language databases.
3. Application gives error as ‘Default printer not installed’ ?
Database manager application requires default printer set on your machine. And if it is not set then it gives such error. If such error comes then from start menu go to settings and click on printers and install the printer driver.
4. Can we import any other databases in Database Manager?
Yes. In Database Manager you can import Access database ( .MDB ) and Dbase(.dbf) files.
5. I want to delete all records from my database. Is there any facility in Database manager, which can make this process fast?
Yes. Using empty file option from utilities you can delete all records from the given database.
6. I have deleted all the records from my database yet my database size has not changed. Why so?
For that you have to use the Pack Table feature for reclaiming the freed space.
7. What is the use of the Filter database facility?
If you want to sort all the records in your database according to your specific requirement then you can make use of the various conditions available in this page to filter your database.
8. The Find button on the form never seems to be getting enabled? What is the use of this feature?
This button is enabled only when you have indexed your database. Using index information finding in the database is much faster.
9. How to give indices to the database?
You can provide the indices at the time of creating the database itself. While adding the field information you can define the indices. If you have already created the database and you want to define indices then by using restructure database from Utilities menu you can define the indices.
10. What are the uses of the Browse and Edit mode?
The browse mode is a quick view mode, which displays the entire database in a tabular format. This is a restricted mode in which all the other operations such as copy paste, delete etc. are disabled and used mainly for quick viewing of very large databases. The Edit mode is a fully functional mode giving you entire control over the database.
11. What is "Set Working directory"?
The working directory is where Database Manager looks first for your files. The working directory setting controls which files are listed in the Select File, Open database file dialog boxes. To specify a working directory, choose File Menu and select Set Working Directory option.