Michael, See my comments below.
-Tim -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Michael Jones Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 12:35 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [FlexEdge] DataBase Reset question It seems that doing a database reset is a good thing to do when trying the new alpha code, and frequently recommended as a first step in troubleshooting. [Tim] It is a best practice to use a clean database after SVN updates so that you have all the new default settings and a clean slate to start with for testing purposes. I haven't been able to find the answer to my question so here it is: If I do a database reset, and then restore database info, would that not bring back erroneous information? [Tim] If you are referring to the utility on the Setup Form, the answer is yes, importing a database is just a copy operation and the old database in its entirety is changed to the running database (database.xml) Or are there some data sets that are OK to restore, while others should not? [Tim] Yes, generally, but that changes from version to version, which is why Ray, K9DUR wrote his SDR Data Transfer Utility. It will transfer parts of the DB that are generally safe to move, but with alpha code, this is still a moving target. http://kc.flex-radio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50327.aspx The main pain in the neck part for me is restoring all of my transmit profiles and EQ settings. [Tim] I agree. This is what I normally use Ray's utility for is to move the TxProfile "tables", which is 99.999999% safe to move all the time (unless there is a DB schema change to that part of the database) Maybe the safest thing is to just write all those settings down and edit them manually after doing the reset? [Tim] That is one way, but Ray's utility is really good with transferring TX Profile data. Is a step-by-step set of instructions either available in the KB, or could one be created? [Tim] See the article I referenced above. Best regards, Michael Jones W0STB SCSI Toolbox LLC www.scsitoolbox.com 303-972-2072 while(!(succeed==try())) _______________________________________________ Flexedge mailing list [email protected] http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexedge_flex-radio.biz This is the FlexRadio Systems e-mail Reflector called FlexEdge. It is used for posting topics related to SDR software development and experimentalist who are using alpha and beta versions of the software. _______________________________________________ Flexedge mailing list [email protected] http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexedge_flex-radio.biz This is the FlexRadio Systems e-mail Reflector called FlexEdge. It is used for posting topics related to SDR software development and experimentalist who are using alpha and beta versions of the software.
