Updating Data Structures

Within the About TransActPOS is indicated the Data Version of the sites installation. At times, the continued development of the TransActPOS application suite may require an update to the inherent structure of the systems database.  The following procedure show how the database structural update is completed using the TARepair/Update feature.
Updating Data Structures
 
Included within the TARepair application is the ability to update the Data Structure of the TransActPOS Databases.
 
Updating Data Structures
 

Updating the TransActPOS Database

  • Use Windows Explorer to locate TARepair.exe located within the root of the TransActPOSServer folder.
  • Start the program with a double left click on TARepair.exe.
  • Select Update
  • Confirm that a backup has been completed before proceeding with this procedure.  Once confirmed, Select Yes to continues with the update process.
  • The TARepair/Update application presents to update process by listing the databases within the notification screen.
  • When complete the following message will appear.
  • Returning to the TransActPOS About screen, the Data to attempt to fix all DBFs and their associated files (CDX/FPT) within the Data01 folder. Normally, at the end of the Repair program, the system will indicate a successful repair process.