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Synchronizing Databases allows you to take information contained in the Master Menu tables of one database and copy that information into another database. By default, all tables will be copied to new database or you can select specific tables to copy.
When synchronizing databases, the database you are taking information from is called the Source database, and the database that you are putting information into is called the Destination database.
Keep in mind that when you synchronize databases, no information is actually removed from the Source database. It is only being added to the Destination database.
The synchronization process affects databases only and does not affect individual bids. The primary use of the Synchronization feature is so that you can easily create new databases and create all of the tables needed to complete a bid without having to manually input information.
Some companies keep a Master Database and use this to create new databases, saving a great deal of time.
When you synchronize a database, you can either synchronize all of the table or any combination of tables. Because information from one table may affect information in another table, it is usually best to Synchronize all Master menu tables.
From the Tools menu, click Synchronize Databases. The Synchronize Databases dialog appears.
Synchronize all Master Menu tables, place a check mark in the box next to Synchronize all Master menu tables or uncheck the box and select only the tables you want to synchronize.
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When synchronization is complete, you can open the database and begin your project.
One last reminder. Synchronizing databases does not copy or transfer and BID information, only the master tables are affected.
If you need to transfer bids from one database to another, see the online FAQ Copying Bid(s) from one Database to Another.