Ultimate Way to Edit, Recover and Convert DBF Databases
By Mark Nelson
Submitted 2012-01-26 07:03:03
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Just the other day I had to recover a DBF database that would not open after a system failure and spent some time on searching for a solution on the Web. The result of my searches is presented here as a short review of the apps for not only recovering DBF databases, but also viewing, editing and converting them to new formats. I'm sure this information will be useful for any database administrator who works with DBF files on a regular basis.
View and Edit DBF Databases
To create a DBF database, we use many different apps, such as Clipper, dBase, FoxPro, Visual FoxPro, and these are just a few tools to name. For someone who works with different kinds of DBF files this can be a problem as it'll be necessary to purchase all these DBMS tools to access different DBF files. If you find yourself constantly working with various DBF databases, check out a program called DBF Viewer. It lets you access and explore DBF files of all kinds and edit their content easily, as if you were using native DBMS tools. For this the app generates visual dialogs based on the structure of a DBF file, making editing easy and convenient. Additionally you can view and edit memo fields in dBase III, dBase IV, FoxPro, VFP and dBase Level 7 formats. The application fully supports command line automation of typical operations, such as data import, export, removal of duplicate records, or replacement of data. DBF Viewer works completely independently and does not require any other drivers or database engines.
Restore Damaged DBF Databases
Many people using DBF databases experience problems that come from a damaged database. This unpleasant thing happens more often than you may think. Too often data gets corrupted due to a system error or a virus, and then all information becomes inaccessible. For a company a damaged database can be a disaster if it contains important information, such as a client database or financial data. If it happens, the company has to hire a database recovery expert, or retype all data manually, which can take a lot of time and efforts. Fortunately there's DBF Repair Tool which enables you to recover data automatically. To restore information, the program accesses a DBF file directly and uses a proprietary recovery algorithm that restores a database on its own without the need for database drivers or third-party components. After all fixes are made, the DBF file opens as if nothing had happened before! The app works with all versions of Windows, including 95, 98, NT, 2000, 2003, XP or Windows 7.
Convert DBF to Other Formats
Quite often users need to convert a DBF database to a new format because they want to edit it in another editor or want to give it to someone who does not have a dedicated editor to open a DBF file. If you are looking for a versatile and speedy DBF converter, take a look at DBF Converter. The program lets you convert DBF databases to a number of popular data formats, such as XML, CSV, TXT, HTML, RTF, PRG, SQL. Converting is easy thanks to an intuitive wizard-driven interface that lets you complete an operation in minutes. For converting specific data sets or columns, the app provides the built-in filtering features. All conversion is handled automatically, so there is no need for you scratch you head over the necessary settings and no need for any special software to be installed. With DBF Converter, you are going to find an easy and inexpensive solution to converting DBF to new formats.
Author Resource:-
Mark Nelson, database analytic and reviewer of dbf viewer software
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