Microsoft KB Archive/61506

Works: Merging Databases

PSS ID Number: Q61506 Article last modified on 06-12-1996

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Works cannot merge two database files. However, there is a workaround that allows you to copy information from one database to another.

To copy information from database file 2 into database file 1, do the following:


 * 1) Open both database files.
 * 2) Change both database files to List view (ALT+L V).
 * 3) Highlight all records in database file 2 using F8 to extend the highlight. (CAUTION: Do not use the Select All command.) If this command is used, database file 1 will be overwritten later in the process rather than added to.)
 * 4) Choose Edit and select the Copy option (ALT+E C).
 * 5) Switch the active window to view database file 1.
 * 6) Move the cursor to the end of database file 1.
 * 7) Press the ENTER key and the copied text from file 2 will appear.

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