User Manual

SmartAddresser 5PACKING THE DATABASEPacking the database permanently removes all items that are tagged for deletion fromthe list. Use Pack Database to compact your database and rebuild the indexes. Whenthe database is being compacted, the records that are tagged for deletion are removed,freeing up dead space.Follow the steps below to Pack the Database:• From the Edit menu choose Pack Database or click the Pack Database buttonin the toolbar.A warning will appear stating how many records are tagged for deletion andasking if you want to make a backup of the records. If you click Yes, a Save Asdialog box will appear. A final warning will appear letting you know that therecords will be permanently deleted from the list.PARSING THE FIRST AND CITY FIELDSSmartAddresser 5's Parse feature separates components when they are in the same fieldfor the name and for the city, state, and zip. For example, the feature will separate thesalutation, first name, middle name and last name into individual fields in the database.Follow the steps below to use the Parse feature.• From the Special menu, choose Parse, Name or City, St, and Zip.The Parse window will appear. In this example, it's the Parse Name window.84