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5.3 Files and Folders

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5.3.1 The Latitude software package files consist of two main parts the Latitude client (local PC or workstation based) program Latitude.accde and the Latitude server (fileserver based) database Latidata.mdb.

 

Latitude.accde is installed on every PC running Latitude and is replaced every time you upgrade to a new version of Latitude. It contains all the Latitude screens, reports and programs and links to your data in Latidata.mdb.

 

Latidata.mdb contains tables which hold your data. It is the server database which all Latitude.accde clients attach and share data from. You should back it up regularly (daily) as nobody can reconstruct it for you if it is lost or corrupted.

 

5.3.2 Latitude has optional data files such as:

 

LatiReporter.mdb - a database which attaches to Latidata.mdb and that you can use to develop your own 'custom' reports.

Latitude.ico - The Latitude icon

Custom Field List - A list of all labels and fields you can change in Latitude. This can be downloaded from the website

WordLink Templates - sample word templates. This can be downloaded from the website.

 

5.3.3 Latitude Folders

 

C:\Lati99 - This is the default Latitude install Folder where the program is located.

 

L:\Latitude\

This is a drive and the main Latitude folder on a server. It contains your Latitude data file and all necessary subfolders. It also holds the master copy of the Latitude program file used by the Automatic Depolyment Feature (ADF).

 

L:\Latitude could be the mapped C:\Latitude folder on the server.

 

L:\Latitude\Downloads\

This is where the Installer stores all files it downloads for use during the installation. It is also a handy location for you to store any Latitude related downloads and documentation

 

L:\Latitude\Backup\

This is where Latitude will store zipped copies of your data file. It is also where you can hold zipped backups of your data file before you upgrade, repair or compact your 'production' data file