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File menu

Use the File menu to open, save, close, and print new or existing database files, and to import and export tables.

File menu commandsDescription
NewDisplays the New table structure dialog box as shown below. Shortcut: CTRL+N
OpenDisplays the Open dialog box for loading an existing database file. Shortcut: CTRL+O
Open workspaceDisplays the Open dialog box for loading an existing workspace file.
Save workspaceSaves current environment of opened dbf files into a workspace file.
Save workspace asSaves current environment of opened dbf files into different workspace file.
CloseCloses the current database file.
Close allCloses all open files.
ImportImports records from CSV or tab-delimeter file to existing database.
ExportExports the current database file to HTML, MS Excel, CSV, TXT or DBF file.
RefreshRefreshes the current database file. Shortcut: F5
StructureDisplays the Table structure dialog box as shown below. Shortcut: ALT+S
Index ManagerDisplays the Index Manager dialog box. It allows you easily create, open, modify index files for the current database file.
Shortcut: ALT+I
EncryptionAllows you set/remove password to/from database file.
ZapRemoves all records from the current database file.
PackRemoves deleted records from a database file.
Print overviewOpens the active database file in the printer preview window.
PrintSends the active database file to the printer. Shortcut: CTRL+P
Print reportPrints an existing report for the active database file
Note: This feature is not available for Regular licenses.
ExitCloses the open tables and exits DBF Manager.