Adding a New Database

Adding a New Database

To Add a new database follow the steps below:

 1. Click on the File > Other Databases > Manage Databases

      
 

 2. Click on the Create New button at the bottom of the page


 

 3. Fill out the following: 

  • Type - Local
  • Description - the name you wish to use as the title of the database
  • Client Code - Outcross Systems Client Code (0XXXX)
  • Click on the OK button
For example:

      
 
  • This will now appear on your list of Managed Databases
  • Click on the Cancel/Exit button to return to the main screen

 

 4. Click on the File Other Databases 

  • Then select the database that you have just created. e.g. Example
  • You will now be able to work in this database; i.e. add new animals, restore data etc




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