Repairing databases

After analyzing a database run the utility in repair mode to fix any errors. Make a backup copy of the data before you repair the database. If an error occurs during the repair process you will be able to restore the data.

Note: Analyze the database before repairing it to preview any errors or corruptions.
  1. On the Start menu, choose Programs > Seapine Software > Surround SCM > Surround SCM Analyze Utility.
  2. The analyze utility opens.

  3. Choose File > Open Database to select the database you want to repair.
  4. The Open Database dialog box opens.

  5. Select a database and click OK.
  6. To repair a removed mainline branch, click Browse to select the database.

  7. You return to the analyze utility, which is populated with the selected database information.
  8. Click Repair to repair the selected database.
  9. You are prompted to confirm that you want to repair the database.

  10. Click Yes.
  11. The utility repairs the selected database. The Results area includes information about the database and any fixed errors.

  12. Click Print Results to print the results.
  13. You can also copy the text and paste it into another program.

  14. Click Close to close the utility.