Utilities

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This module contains various utility programs and functions. We recommend you restrict access to this module to supervisory personnel only. Normally you will only use these functions as directed by Summit Support.

Note: many of these functions require that no other users be logged onto the system and that you logon to this module directly, i.e. not from the main Summit For Windows module.

Database Inconsistencies

Analyzes the database for potential problems. Direct logon required.

Database Status Report

Displays status of each table in the database.

Rebuild Database

Rebuilds database tables that may be corrupt. Direct logon required.

Archive Database

Archives database tables. Direct logon required.

Convert Tables

Implements any needed structural changes in database tables. Direct logon required.

Initialize Media IDs

Initializes Media IDs from copy and contracts.

Re-key Programs

Rebuilds program key table.

Remove Schedules

Remove extended schedules.

Remove Fillers

Remove assigned fillers.

Remove Assigned Copy

Remove assigned copy.

Remove Expired Data

Remove expired database records. 

Repair A/R Balances

Repairs A/R balances if necessary due to rounding errors, etc.

A/R Integrity Test

Checks integrity of A/R tables.

Test Programs

Checks integrity of programming tables and records.

System Configuration

Information that applies to each specific Context/Channel is entered here.  You can also put a check next to the Summit modules that are used for this Context.

Media ID Auto-numbering

Summit has the capability to automatically number your media and keep track of what numbers have been used.  You may set Auto Media ID numbering for Programs, Contracts and Copy.  You may use a different numbering scheme for each channel/context, or use a common database of Media ID numbers for all your channels.

Reset System Log

Remove old system log records. Direct logon required.

Display System Log

Display system log file information.

Set Fields to Defaults

Initialize contract, advertiser, and other record fields to default values.

Record Auto Numbering

Main auto-number settings for various tables.

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