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CONVERT (Short Name: CONV)

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The CONVERT command is used to convert 4.5 and higher databases to R:BASE 11.

 

CONVERT

 

Options

 

dbname

Specifies the database to be converted.

 

IDENTIFIED BY

Specifies the user identifier. If left blank, R:BASE prompts you for the user identifier. R:BASE does not display it as you enter the text.

 

OWNER

Optional; specifies the database owner name. If omitted and an OWNER name exists, you will be prompted.

 

About the CONVERT Command

 

R:BASE requires the conversion of legacy database formats. Once the database is converted, it CANNOT be accessed by any previous version of R:BASE. Be sure and backup your database before you convert it.