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#18 Database can only grow
Even tough the database is completely empty (to the
user), it can still be hundreds of megabytes, even after
compacting it. So I ask myself "what the hell is in it?"
Doest so much information really need to be stored until
the end of time?
On top of that, I can delete the .als, .log and .tlg files no
problem and the database still works perfectly.
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I have found that the only way to reduce the database (to
reduce startup, exit and compact time) is to start over. I
create a new database, enter servers and groups in the new
database, then delete the old database's files...
I agree NG needs some sensible way of reducing or clearing
the database (while leaving servers and groups)
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You don't have to start over. Just delete everything except
the GDB file, and then open it. NG will recreate the rest if
neccesary.
I guess NG now simply destroys deleted records when
compacting. Obviously a lot more can be thrown away.