HELP: Copying Databases Freezes The Application

 

SYMPTOMS

When performing one of the following functions, the application stops responding and larger and larger amounts of drive space are consumed.

Database - Mobile Computing - Move Database To Server

Database - Mobile Computing - Make A Mobile Copy Of Server Databases

 

CAUSE

Either the specified database directory is a sub-directory of the server databases directory or visa-versa.  Since a sub-directory is specified when synchronizing the databases, the software will continually copy the data into itself.

 

RESOLUTION

Make sure that the database directory and the server database directory are directed to a correct location.  The locations specified for each of these options can be displayed and/or changed through the following menu options:

Database - Mobile Computing - Mobile Computing Settings

Database - Database Utilities - Select Database Directory