To optimize a data file

If you haven’t already read the Your Data File Overview, see Optimizing data files for more information.

Please note that this task requires single-user access. See Single-user file locking for more information.

If you know the name of the data file and its location on your network, you’re ready to begin.

  1. When you installed MYOB AccountEdge, the Data Optimization Assistant also was installed on your computer.

    The Data Optimization Assistant appears as an icon in the MYOB AccountEdge folder on your hard disk. Locate this icon, then double-click it to start the Data Optimization Assistant.

  1. In the Welcome to the MYOB Data Optimization Assistant window, click the Next button to begin.

  2. In the window that appears next, click the Find File button. The Open File to Optimize dialog box appears.

    The Open File to Optimize dialog box works exactly like other Find File dialog boxes do. Use it to locate the data file you want, highlight the file’s name and click OK.

  1. Click Next.

  2. A window will appear, explaining the optimization process. Read the information carefully and click Next when you’re ready to begin optimizing your data file.

  3. A window with the words “Optimization Complete” in it will appear when your data file has been optimized. If you keep accounting records for more than one company and you wish to optimize another data file, click the Next button. Otherwise, click the Finish button to exit the Data Optimization Assistant.

  4. Verify the data file to ensure it’s in proper working condition.

See also

To verify your data file

To restore a backup

To optimize a data file