This option fixes the checks file if the file become corrupted. Some information may be lost if the files are badly corrupted. You should use this option only at the request of a PayFacto software support specialist. Some reconstruction might stop your system for a few minutes.

When you enable this option, the file will be reconstructed. While it is reconstructing, you will see a File rebuilder Back-Office, which displays the name of the file. In addition, the system will scroll through all the records while displaying a Please Wait message. Upon completion, you will be returned to your Database Back-Office screen.

The Database option from the Maitre'D Desktop allows you basically to perform modifications to the live databases of your Maitre'D system.

Warning: This option should only be used under the direction of a PayFacto software support specialist. Improper use may cause severe damage to your system.

In order to access this module, click on the Database icon on the screen of the Back-Office or of the module you are in.

After selecting the Database option, the Database Module displays:

The tools provided in the Database module should be used with caution. Some of these tools allows the user to modify Maitre'D proprietary database files, which can result in permanent and irreversible loss of data.

Tools that allow modification of files should only be used by trained Maitre'D Support Specialists.

This option is used to create new files upon selection without deleting all records.

File Number

Source

Enter the source file number.

Destination

Enter the destination file number.

Records

Number of Records

Enter the number of records you want to create.

Open

This option is used to view a file structure and its contents. Upon selection, a dialog box opens.

File Number

Use this drop down menu to select which file to view.

Directory

Use this drop down menu to select the location of the file.

This option will give you summary information on the file.

This option will give you the contents of the file.

This option corrects the structure of a database file in the current directory. It is used to convert files when the software version is updated.

File Number:

Type in the number of the file you wish to update and then click on OK.

This option checks all database files to make sure no files are missing or in the wrong format.

Printer Setup

This option is driven by your Windows Ò operating system. This option enables to select the printer and parameters you wish to use to print your reports.

Print Last Report

This option allows to view the last report requested and to reprint it if necessary.

The Log option allows to start and view operations traces on the Database Module.

Log Level:

Three different Log level are available, Standard, Detail and Debug. This option is for trouble shooting purpose and should be use only with the supervision of your Maitre'D reseller.

Use the View key to access to log file.

This option allows to choose whether to display or not display the toolbar (all the icons at the top of your screens). This selection toggles from enable and disable. When there is a check mark beside the option, the option is enabled and you will see the toolbar.

Statusbar

This option allows to choose whether to display or not display the status bar (the line located at the bottom of your screen) or not. This selection toggles from enable and disable. When there is a check mark beside the option, the option is enabled and you will see the status bar.

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Allow to choose to pint the last record or all records in the Error Log.

Error Log

Print Last Record:

Enable this option to print only the last error log in the error log.

Print All Records:

Enable this option to print all errors log in the error log.

This option allows to view the error log of your Maitre'D system.

Identification

Listing

This information refers to the line in the Maitre'D source program.

Step

This information refers to the step number in the Maitre'D source program.

Event

This is a sequential number to identify the error message.

Information

Date

The date when the error occurred.

Time

The time when the error occurred.

Access Level

The access level in use when the error occurred.

Terminal number

The terminal number from where the error occurred.

Messages

Error

A description of the error.

Database

The database from which the error occurred.

OS Error:

Error message reported by the operating system.

(For Example: Too many open files, not enough memory…)

To go to the first record of the error log.

To go to the previous record of the error log.

To go to the next record of the error log.

To go to the last record of the error log.

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Warning:

To get explanations on how this feature works, please call a PayFacto software support specialist to assist you in using this feature. Improper usage may cause severe damage to your system.

Warning:

To get explanations on how this feature works, please call a PayFacto software support specialist to assist you in using this feature. An improper usage may cause severe damage to your system.

Warning:

To get explanations on how this feature works, please call a PayFacto software support specialist to assist you in using this feature. Improper usage may cause severe damages to your system.

Warning:

To get explanations on how this feature works, please call a PayFacto software support specialist to assist you in using this feature. Improper usage may cause severe damage to your system

Warning:

To get explanations on how this feature works, please call a PayFacto software support specialist to assist you in using this feature. Improper usage may cause severe damage to your system.

The Btree reconstruction option fixes the Btree file if it becomes corrupted. Some information may be lost if the Btree is badly corrupted. Use this option as a trouble shooter if you are having system problems. Reconstructing the Btree file may solve the problem.

When you choose this option, the system reconstructs the Btree. A report showing any errors in the Btree file is generated and automatically displays on the screen. If the result displays any errors, contact a PayFacto software support specialist.

This option fixes the purchase file if the file become corrupted. Some information may be lost if the files are badly corrupted. You should use this option only at the request of a PayFacto software support specialist. Some reconstruction may stop your system for a few minutes.

When you enable this option, the file will be reconstructed. While it is reconstructing, you will see a File rebuilder Back-Office, which displays the name of the file. In addition, the system will scroll through all the records while displaying a Please Wait message. Upon completion, you will be returned to your Database Back-Office screen.

This option fixes the receivable file if the file become corrupted. Some information may be lost if the files are badly corrupted. You should use this option only at the request of a PayFacto software support specialist. Some reconstruction may stop your system for a few minutes.

When you enable this option, the file will be reconstructed. While it is reconstructing, you will see a File rebuilder Back-Office, which displays the name of the file. In addition, the system will scroll through all the records while displaying a Please Wait message. Upon completion, you will be returned to your Database Back-Office screen.

This option fixes the location file if the file become corrupted. Some information may be lost if the files are badly corrupted. You should use this option only at the request of a PayFacto software support specialist. Some reconstruction might stop your system for a few minutes.

When you enable this option, the file will be reconstructed. While it is reconstructing, you will see a File rebuilder Back-Office, which displays the name of the file. In addition, the system will scroll through all the records while displaying a Please Wait message. Upon completion, you will be returned to your Database Back-Office screen.

This option fixes the delivery customers file if the file become corrupted. Some information may be lost if the files are badly corrupted. You should use this option only at the request of a PayFacto software support specialist. Some reconstruction might stop your system for a few minutes.

When you enable this option, the file will be reconstructed. While it is reconstructing, you will see a File rebuilder Back-Office, which displays the name of the file. In addition, the system will scroll through all the records while displaying a Please Wait message. Upon completion, you will be returned to your Database Back-Office screen.

This option fixes the time sheet file if the file become corrupted. Some information may be lost if the files are badly corrupted. You should use this option only at the request of a PayFacto software support specialist. Some reconstruction might stop your system for a few minutes.

When you enable this option, the file will be reconstructed. While it is reconstructing, you will see a File rebuilder Back-Office, which displays the name of the file. In addition, the system will scroll through all the records while displaying a Please Wait message. Upon completion, you will be returned to your Database Back-Office screen.

This option fixes the schedule file if the file become corrupted. Some information may be lost if the files are badly corrupted. You should use this option only at the request of a PayFacto software support specialist. Some reconstruction might stop your system for a few minutes.

When you enable this option, the file will be reconstructed. While it is reconstructing, you will see a File rebuilder Back-Office, which displays the name of the file. In addition, the system will scroll through all the records while displaying a Please Wait message. Upon completion, you will be returned to your Database Back-Office screen.

This function fixes the inventory items stock file if it becomes corrupted after a faulty broadcast. When you select this function, the file will be rebuilt.

NOTE: Some information may be lost if the files are badly corrupted. You should use this function only at the request of a PayFacto software support specialist. Some reconstruction might stop your system for a few minutes.

While it is reconstructing, you will see a File rebuilder Back-Office, which displays the name of the file. In addition, the system will scroll through all the records while displaying a Please Wait message. Upon completion, you will be returned to your Database Back-Office screen.

Calibration

This option will give you statistics on the number of transactions per minute, your computer can generate.

This option fixes the recipe file if the file become corrupted. Some information may be lost if the files are badly corrupted. You should use this option only at the request of a PayFacto software support specialist. Some reconstruction may stop your system for a few minutes.

When you enable this option, the file will be reconstructed. While it is reconstructing, you will see a File rebuilder Back-Office, which displays the name of the file. In addition, the system will scroll through all the records while displaying a Please Wait message. Upon completion, you will be returned to your Database Back-Office screen.

This option fixes the pre-order file if the file become corrupted. Some information may be lost if the files are badly corrupted. You should use this option only at the request of a PayFacto software support specialist. Some reconstruction might stop your system for a few minutes.

When you enable this option, the file will be reconstructed. While it is reconstructing, you will see a File rebuilder Back-Office, which displays the name of the file. In addition, the system will scroll through all the records while displaying a Please Wait message. Upon completion, you will be returned to your Database Back-Office screen.