Other Files

As well as the files that make up a database, there are various other files that are associated with your database, or DP4 more generally. These are:

• Backup files

  Backup files are (or should be!) created periodically, and are normally stored on tape or other backup media.

• Work files

  DP4 creates various work files when you run a program

• Spooler files

  Spooler files are created for some operating systems for background printing

• Console log

  This log records all uses of the DP4 programs, including user name, the time and date, the name of the programs run, and any DP4 errors

• Extract files

  Extract files are temporary files created during report printing

• Print files

  Print files are created when you select the option to send printer output to a file. They contain the text of the report or form that has been printed