User Manual

JKBMS
databases, and the BMS program communicates directly
with these databases.
In general, objects can be added to the tree at any position
that the user wishes, except for a few particular objects
controlled by in-built rules. For example, a blast can only
be added to a blast collection.
Using BMS
Using BMS
BMS stores its data in a Microsoft Access database, with
the extension “.bms”. The databases are fully compatible
with MS Access and can be opened in MS Access. This
should be done with care, to prevent accidental changes or
damage to the structure or contents of the database.
Any number of BMS databases can be created, but only
one can be opened at a time. Databases can be created as
new databases or from a subset of the current database.
Several databases can also be merged into one database by
inserting in the current database.
It is recommended to create new databases to prevent a
decrease in performance of the program caused by
excessively large database files. If this occurs, separate the
database into logical units, for example by date, location or
application.
While the BMS program is in use it remains attached, or
bound, to the current database. This means that any
changes made in the program are immediately stored in the
database. This is different from the other programs in
JKSimBlast, which do not save any changes until Save is
selected from the menu.
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