Use Data Tools

Your ViewPoint Data Tools provide you with the means to correct data errors and define certain system-wide settings. Certain tools are recommended for monthly integrity checks of your database.

Many of these tools can alter and / or destroy data: In most cases, you should only execute data tools at the direction of an Ortho2 representative.

Get Started

Contact Ortho2 - Before using any data tool, we strongly recommend that you contact Ortho2 for complete information and requirements regarding the tool you want to use.

Backup Your System - Make a complete backup of your ViewPoint system before running any data tool to protect against any unanticipated loss or errors resulting from running the tool.

Use This Feature

Open Data Tools Window - ViewPoint main menu > Tools & Utilities > Data tools.
Heed Warning - Review the warning message about running data tools. If you are sure you want to continue, click Ok.
Select Tool - Your data tools can be found on several tabs: Select the appropriate tab, then choose the tool you want to run.
Execute Tool - Click Run at the bottom of the data tools window to initiate the tool. Carefully consider and answer any prompts as the tool is running. If at any time you are unsure how you should answer a prompt, cancel the tool and contact Ortho2.
View Results - After the tool has finished running, review the results window, then click Close to exit.
Review Data Tool History - (Optional.) -lick View Log to review the history of data tools run on this database.
Print History - (Optional.) Click Print to print the history of executed data tools.

More Information

Check Database Integrity Periodically - Click the Select Recommended Monthly Tests button on the Non Destructive #1 tab, then run those tests, as described above, to check for errors and omissions in your database. Running the series may take some time, depending on the size of your database. Please contact Ortho2 for details about each test included in this group.