Creating a New User Database
The operator may find that it is necessary to create a new user database. This might be to take advantage of new database fields that may have been added to the program. For example, beginning in version 2.05, three additional user customizable fields were added for improved documentation purposes. If the current user database was created using a version prior to version 2.05, then a new user database will have to be created to access these new fields. To create a new user database and retain the information in the current user database, simply follow the steps below:
1. Backup your current user database. The user database is in the Probe for EPMA directory and is named USER.MDB. In fact, backup all files in the Probe for EPMA directory to be safe.
2. Run the Userwin application. The default user database is opened automatically. Move the Search for Users window to one side so that the main window is visible (do not click the Close button).
3. Click File | Export and confirm the USER.DAT export file. All user records will be exported. This takes only a second or two.
4. Click File | Close to close the current user database.
5. Click File | Import and select the import file. Click OK to select the previously created default USER.DAT. Next, select a new user database. Click OK to select the default USER.MDB and confirm the overwrite operation.
6. Modify the File Info fields as desired. The records will be imported in a few seconds and the Search for Users window will display the new user database.