How to get the DBDemos Database into ElevatdDB

There are several Delphi tutorials out there that use the DBDemos database that ships with Delphi. I tend to learn much better if I actually perform the tasks outlined in these tutorials rather than just reading or viewing them. However, I'd much rather perform these tasks using ElevateDB, since this is the database I have chosen for all my new applications.

I started looking around to see if someone has done this already. I was looking for a .zip file out there in internet land. I posted to the ElevateDB support group hoping someone had a .zip file I could get my hands on. What I found was much more valuable.

One of the regulars, Roy, said why don't you just use the "built-in BDE migrator" that comes with ElevateDB.

This is one of the coolest things I have done with ElevateDB. I learned so much more going through this process then I would have if I simply downloaded some .zip off the internet.This whole process takes less than 5 minutes from start to finish. It looks very complicated but believe me it's not.

Step 1 - Create a Session Called DBDemos

Make sure you have the ElevateDB Manager up and running. Right-Click on ElevateDB Manager and then choose Create New Session

General Tab

There are two things that need to be done inside the General tab.

1. Name:  DBDemos
2. Description:  DBDemos database that ships with Delphi

DO NOT CLICK OK . . Switch to the Local tab

Local Tab

There are two things that need to be done inside the Local tab.

1. File Folder:  Enter the location for configuration file for this session. Don't worry if this folder doesn't exist, it will get created for you later on.
2. Large File Support:  Make sure this box is checked.

DO NOT CLICK OK . . Switch to the Login tab

Login Tab

There are three things that need to be done inside the Login tab.

1. User Name: Administrator
2. Password: Enter:  EDBDefault


3. Confirm Password:  EDBDefault

NOW CLICK OK



Click Yes if prompted to create folder.

Step 2 - Create Database Migrators

Now we need to add the database Migrators that come with ElevateDB to the DBMemos session.

• Expand the ElevateDB Manager by clicking on the + (Plus)
• You will see the DBDemos session we just created
• Expand the DBDemos session by clicking on the + (Plus)
• Right-Click on DBDemos
• Choose Create Database Migrators

Step 3 - Create an Empty DBDemos database

Now we need to add the database Migrators that come with ElevateDB to the DBMemos session.

• Expand the ElevateDB Manager by clicking on the + (Plus)
• Expand the DBDemos session by clicking on the + (Plus)
• Right-Click on Databases
• Choose Create New Database...

There are three things that need to be done on the General tab

1. Name:DBDemos
2. Description: DBDemos Database that ships with Delphi


3. Folder: Enter the location where you want the database files to reside. In my example I simply use a DB folder in the same location as the session folder.

CLICK OK WHEN DONE


Click OK when Done

Step 4 - Migrate the DBDemos Database and Into ElevateDB

 We are almost done, this is the final step.

• Expand ElevateDB Manager by clicking on the + (Plus)
• Expand DBDemos session by clicking on the + (Plus)
• Expand Databases by clicking on the + (Plus)
• Right-Click on DBDemos database
• Choose Migrate Database...

There are seven things that need to be done on the Migrate Database Source tab.

1. Migrator: Choose BDE
2. Ckeckbox: Make sure Include Table Data is checked
3. Parameters Grid: Click DatabaseName to highlight the grid row
4. Value: Enter DBDemos
5. Click Set Paramter Value button
6. Veify the Parameter Grid shows DBDemos for the DatabaseName
7.  Click OK

 

Congratulations. You now have an ElevatdDB version of the DBDemos database you can use to follow along with all the Delphi tutorials out there.

Enjoy!

Semper Fi - Gunny Mike