Database
- How can I search my database by ...?
The search bar in Readerware 3 and Readerware 4 is configurable. The idea is that you can put the database searches you use all the time at the top of the list, hide the searches you never use.
Readerware is shipped with a default set of popular...
- How can I transfer Readerware 2.0 and my database to a new machine?
This article is for Readerware 2 users and will guide you through the process of transferring your Readerware 2 database to a new machine.
Start by downloading the last version of Readerware 2 from the web site to your new machine. Install the...
- How can I transfer Readerware and my database to a new machine?
Start by downloading the latest version of Readerware from the web site to your new machine and install the program. You can register Readerware with your current codes if you have them handy, but don't worry if you don't. Leave Readerware...
- How Readerware handles names
Names in Readerware 3.0, Author, Artist, Actor etc. are now list fields. Readerware refers to these as contributors. Whatever their role all contributors are in a list that you can select from and maintain. The contributor list is a sort of super...
- How do I recreate my database from a backup?
This article is for Readerware 2 users and will guide you through the process of recreating your Readerware 2 database from a backup.
If disaster strikes you can use the Readerware restore wizard to recover your database.
If you had a total drive...
- How can I merge two Readerware 3 databases?
Readerware 4 adds the ability to copy/paste entire books, music and videos between databases. This article is for older versions of Readerware where you can merge using export and import
Readerware does not have a merge feature as such, but you can...
- Can I Add a Column or Field to a Readerware Database?
Yes.
Select the Preferences menu item, then Database, then User Columns.
Check the Active check box for the column(s) you want to add, enter a short title and select the column type.
You can then add the new column to the table view. User Defined...
- How Can I Backup My database to CD?
You have to backup the database to your hard drive first, then copy the zip file to a CD.
Operating systems typically do not have file system support for CDs, you cannot write directly to a CD the way you can to a hard drive.
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- Can I browse all my items graphically?
Yes.
Readerware has three main views:
Table view - The table view is like a spreadsheet, you can show/hide columns, move them around. You can create as may table views as you need, all with a different column selection. Click on the green arrow...
- How do I backup my database?
Backing up your database is a simple process, all you need to provide is the name and location of the backup file you want to create.
By default whenever you close a Readerware program you are asked if you want to backup your database....
- How do I copy/rename a Readerware database?
A Readerware database is made up of multiple files. The best way to copy or rename a Readerware database is using the backup and restore feature. That ensures that all files are handled correctly. Plus you get a free backup in the process
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- I don't understand the database backup process
Introduction
A Readerware database is made up of multiple files. A backup creates a single compressed file containing all your data. You can then easily archive this file to CD, thumb drive, external hard drive or online etc. Backing up your...
- Can I create multiple databases?
Yes, you can create as many databases as you want.
Select File->New Database to create a new empty database. The standard file selection dialog will be displayed. Navigate to the folder where you want to create the database and enter the name...
- Can I transfer data from Readerware to EndNote?
Yes.
The recommended way to transfer data from Readerware to EndNote is to use the Readerware Report Writer to create an EndNote Tagged Import file. A template and full instructions are available in this article.
It is also possible to export data...
- How can I sort entries by ... ?
You can sort the table view on any column(s). To sort on a column, just click on a column header. An icon is displayed in the header to indicate it is the sort column. The arrow indicates whether the sort is ascending or descending. Click again in...
- Can I store my Readerware database in a Dropbox folder or cloud drive?
NO!
You should not store a Readerware database in a Dropbox folder, Dropbox can corrupt your Readerware database and cause you to lose data. This is a common issue with database applications like Readerware. Dropbox is a file synchronization and...
- Can I store multiple databases on my mobile device with Readerware Mobile?
Yes!
When you sync your Readerware database to your mobile device, the current database is transferred. So if you want to store multiple databases on your mobile device, open the first database in Readerware and sync, open the second database and...
- Finding Duplicates
A question that comes up quite a bit is how can you detect duplicate entries in a Readerware database?
Readerware has a duplicate search in all products to let you quickly find possible duplicates. Select Duplicates from the search by drop down...
- Can I add my Readerware database to my website?
This is not something supported directly by Readerware but a Readerware user has started an open source project on GitHub that lets you create an Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) for your library collection. This project displays your library in...
- How can I merge two Readerware databases?
With Readerware 4 you can easily copy/paste complete items in the same database and between databases. So to merge databases, simple copy/paste. If you are using an earlier version of Readerware, please see the linked article at the bottom of this...
- How can I automatically backup my database?
Readerware 4 adds a new way to backup your database.
Introducing the new automatic backup feature
It is very important to regularly backup your database to protect your valuable data, and Readerware has always included a built in...
- How can I search on multiple database fields, do a range search, a negative search?
You have always been able to easily search on any database field using the search bar in the main window.
But what if you want to search on multiple fields, search for a range of dates, perform a negative search etc. All these are now...
- How can I rename a Readerware database column?
You can easily rename any column in the Readerware database for your own purposes.
Renaming the Readerware Database columns
The first question is probably why would you want to rename the Readerware database columns?
Readerware has three...
- Can I export images from Readerware to a TAB Delimited or CSV file?
A CSV or TAB Delimited file is a text file so it cannot contain the images themselves.
You can export images from Readerware. Select the File->Export menu item and choose the Images format. You get to choose how the image files are named and the...
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