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How to copy a Notes database on a CD rom?

Do you know how to copy a Notes database on a CD rom so that it still can be reached (the same as if it was on a server)?
I think the procedure to do this is not so complicated, but I am new to Lotus Notes and I can't find any info on the topic.
Thanks in advance!

pentapod

Depends a bit where the CD is. If it's on your local PC, I think you can just create a local replica (or copy) of the database, copy it onto the CD using Windows Explorer or whatever. Then go to your workspace at Notes and say Ctrl-O to open a new database. At the bottom where the file name is, there is also a "browse" button. If you click this you should be able to browse to the location of the CD and find the database replica there. I have never tried this, but it should work. Of course the database won't be able to replicate once it's on the CD so it doesn't really matter if it's a replica of the existing database or a new copy.

....Pentapod

R_Reed

Be aware that if you burn the cd and then use it on another computer you will not be able to use the database on the cd, you will have to copy it locally, and then turn off the read only checkbox. To do this, right click on the file and at the bottom you will see the checkbox.

Arunkumar

Agree on Reeds Suggestion.

-Arun

crusher98

Reed is right. Burning it to Cd is good for archiving only.

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rfharris

re: Building all views
Oh yeah -- this can also be accomplished directly from the client. Open the database and use SHIFT+CTRL+F9.

icos

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Dear rfharris,

Your answer seems to be right (even with version 4.5), although I still had some problems regarding reading a few folders in the database on CD. I guess these faults are just a result of not following the right pocedure, however.

Thx,

Icos