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Storing Information

DriveWorksXpress stores all the information about your project in a database (.mdb file).

When you open DriveWorksXpress for the first time, a database called driveworksxpress.mdb is created.

You can use the default database or create other databases for your projects. The folder path and file name of the active database are displayed on the Welcome page.

To create or change a database:

  1. Select Create/Change Database.

  2. Click .

  3. Select a database:

    • Browse to the location for your new database, type a name in File Name, and click Open.

    • Locate and select an existing .mdb file and click Open.



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