After Consolidating Data
This Solution describes the Consolidate function and the necessary procedures after consolidating your data file to remove old data. (3409)
To Compact your Data File, start Big Business (Server) and quickly hold the Option (Alt) key. On the dialog displayed, choose the option, Open the Maintenance and Security Center.
On the menu on the left click Compact, then at the TOP click the button for Compact Records and Indexes. (Do not Compact the Structure File or you will need to re-install the program!) Once the Compact is Complete, Quit and restart Big Business (Server).
The newly compacted Data File is saved in the original location and will automatically open when you start Big Business again. The original file is archived in a folder named, "Replaced Files (Compacting)" and the Date.
Once complete, run a Balance Sheet to verify Consolidation. The Balance Sheet should be identical to one run before Consolidation.
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Consoliding Data
Before Consolidating