Preparatory Steps before Checking Starts

A summary of most of the project information stored in the System Database (DB) can be obtained by using the Query options. This may be helpful when deciding which DBs need a detailed check.

Although the Data Integrity Checker (DICE) can never alter the contents of a DB which it is checking, it always accesses the DB in Read/Write mode, to prevent anyone using the database while it is being checked. The user cannot, therefore, check any DB which is in use elsewhere.

The user can use the Query options to see which other users are currently accessing the project, which DBs they are using, and what their access mode is to each.

The user may want to lock the project by clicking Lock on the Home tab. Locking prevents any more users from entering the project, although current users will be able to continue working.