Locating data and structure files

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For a quick way to locate the data and structure files on your computer, with the Home Window or Subject List on your screen, click Help. The About Otobase form appears.

The second tab of the form lists the complete path names of the structure file and the data file. In addition, administrators can access the Add data file segment button. For further information on creating new segments please refer to the 4D_Supplemental_User_Ref.pdf manual included on your installation CD.

Switching data files

The first time you open Otobase, the program may ask you to find your data file. Once a data file has been assigned you are not normally asked again unless Otobase cannot find the file because it has been moved. For more information on data files, see Creating new data files and Opening existing data files.

To switch to a different data file

Launch Otobase.
After entering your login and password, hold down the Option key on a Mac or the Alt key on Windows when clicking the Connection button.
From the Open file dialog, browse to the data file you wish to substitute, and click Open.