Once you have ensured the integrity of your database files, you can compress your database. R:BASE has two options for compression, Pack In Place and Reload, which are compared in the table below.
Pack In Place |
Reload |
Eliminates unusable disk space |
Eliminates unusable disk space |
Does not reorganize rows |
Reorganizes rows |
Does not change response time |
Might improve response time |
Operates row by row within the open database |
Copies the open database to new files |
Does not require extra disk space |
Requires that a copy of your database fit on your hard disk |
The menu options for Pack In Place and Reload are represented as the PACK and RELOAD command.
