How to migrate doogie®PIM databases with doogie® version 4+

How to migrate doogie®PIM databases with doogie® version 4+

To successfully migrate your data from doogiePIM version 3 to version 4, please adhere to the following steps:

1. Ensure that all instances of doogie®PIM are completely closed.
2. Launch Windows File Explorer and navigate to `C:\BiteSpire\doogiePIM3\Data Files`.
3. Locate and select the database file you wish to migrate; this is the file with the ".doo" extension. Right-click on the file and choose "Copy".
4. Proceed to the directory of your new doogie® version 4 installation, typically found at `C:\BiteSpire\doogie4`. In a blank space within the File Explorer window, right-click and select "Paste". This action will copy your database to the new installation location.
5. Once the copying is complete, launch doogie® version 4. Click on the main menu button located at the top left corner and select "Repository" followed by "Open Local Repository".
6. Navigate to the `C:\BiteSpire\doogie4\Data Files` directory, select your database file, and then click "Open". It is important to note that the initial loading of your database might take slightly longer than usual as doogie® version 4 needs to convert several fields to a new format.
7. After the database has opened, you may browse and use it as necessary.

Final step: It is essential to reindex your repository to ensure the Search function operates correctly. To do this:
- Within doogiePIM, click on the "Tools" icon, select "Search Index", and then "Build Complete Index". Please note, indexing can be time-consuming—allow approximately one hour per gigabyte of data. For example, a 6 gigabyte repository might require around 6 hours to fully index. It is advisable to perform this operation when you do not need access to your computer.

Additionally, it is highly recommended to create a backup of your data before initiating any significant changes or upgrades. This precaution helps secure your data against any potential issues that might arise during the migration process.


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