ZDB Launcher
When you start Launcher.exe for the first time, you can only start the apps 1.)... and 2.).... start. These create the database AlibreDatabase.db3 and fill it with content. In a network environment, the database file may also be located on a server or NAS.
The first run can take several minutes for large amounts of data. After that, only syncing takes place, which is very fast. We also recommend adding the two apps ZDBImport.exe and ZDBConstituents.exe to the add to scheduler so that they are run regularly and always keep the database up to date.
When you start Launcher.exe for the first time, you can only start the apps 1.)... and 2.).... start. These create the database AlibreDatabase.db3 and fill it with content. In a network environment, the database file may also be located on a server or NAS.
The first run can take several minutes for large amounts of data. After that, only syncing takes place, which is very fast. We also recommend adding the two apps ZDBImport.exe and ZDBConstituents.exe to the add to scheduler so that they are run regularly and always keep the database up to date.
ZDB Import
All ZDB programs are portable and can be started directly from a USB stick if required. All programs work from Windows 7 upwards.
First, ZDBImport.exe must be called at least 1x to create an Alibre drawing database.
The import module can also be called unattended. For example, hourly or only 1x per day, etc. This keeps the Alibre drawing database always up to date.
In the ZDB.ini file, the path to the database can be customized.
The first pass over a large amount auf Alibre-Files can take a few minutes. After that, only the new or changed files are searched and the database is included:
- For changed files, the date, time as well as file size is compared.
- In the case of renamed files, the data record of the file that no longer exists is automatically deleted.
- Renamed as well as new files are freshly imported.
Button: "import single file" imports only this one file.
Button: "import directory + subdirectory" imports everything from a defined directory.
Link: "Help..." opens this web page.
All ZDB programs are portable and can be started directly from a USB stick if required. All programs work from Windows 7 upwards.
First, ZDBImport.exe must be called at least 1x to create an Alibre drawing database.
The import module can also be called unattended. For example, hourly or only 1x per day, etc. This keeps the Alibre drawing database always up to date.
In the ZDB.ini file, the path to the database can be customized.
The first pass over a large amount auf Alibre-Files can take a few minutes. After that, only the new or changed files are searched and the database is included:
- For changed files, the date, time as well as file size is compared.
- In the case of renamed files, the data record of the file that no longer exists is automatically deleted.
- Renamed as well as new files are freshly imported.
Button: "import single file" imports only this one file.
Button: "import directory + subdirectory" imports everything from a defined directory.
Link: "Help..." opens this web page.
Command Line for Windows Scheduler is entered automatically by the Launcher.exe. With adjustable interval between 1 minute and 24 hours.
ZDB Constituents
All ZDB programs are portable and can be started directly from a USB stick if required. All programs work from Windows 7 upwards.
ZDBConstituents.exe is required so that the Viewer can execute the function "Where used?
The runtime can take a few minutes depending on the amount of files.
All ZDB programs are portable and can be started directly from a USB stick if required. All programs work from Windows 7 upwards.
ZDBConstituents.exe is required so that the Viewer can execute the function "Where used?
The runtime can take a few minutes depending on the amount of files.
Command Line for Windows Scheduler is entered automatically by the Launcher.exe. With adjustable interval between 1 minute and 24 hours.
ZDB Viewer
All ZDB programs are portable and can be started directly from a USB stick if required. All programs work from Windows 7 upwards.
Start ZDBViewer.exe and enter a maximum of five search terms in the search line.
The search terms are executed as AND search.
Furthermore, the search is started from the third letter entered (live search).
Button: "Show all" lists all records available in the database.
Button: "Show in Folder..." opens the filexplorer an select the file.
Button: "Print" opens the print preview.
Button: "Help" opens this web page.
