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Synthesis Files

Synthesis files (*.rsf18) are similar to standard repositories except that they can only be used by one person at a time, and changes are not saved until you choose File > Save or Save As. This type of database is therefore best for individual users who are working alone in a single ReliaSoft desktop application and prefer to be able to close a file without saving changes. If your workflow demands simultaneous access by multiple users, we recommend that you use either a standard database or enterprise database.

Note that if you have the same Synthesis file open simultaneously in two different ReliaSoft applications on the same computer (this situation is not common), saving changes in any of the open applications will save all changes up to that point.

Creating a New Synthesis File

To create a new Synthesis file, choose File > New > Synthesis File.

In the Repository name field, specify the filename for the new *.rsf18 file. The path where the file will be saved is shown below this field; to change the location, click the browse icon in the field.

The following options are available when you create a new Synthesis file:

Note that you cannot automatically remove security from a Synthesis file once it has been enabled. However, you can create a new Synthesis file and use the Import from existing repository check box to automatically import all of the data from the secure file to the non-secure one.

Opening an Existing Synthesis File

If you have opened the file recently, choose File > Recent and then select the file in the Recent Repositories list.

Otherwise, choose File > Open Repository and then browse for the *.rsf18 file.

If you are unable to open a Synthesis file, you may be encountering one of the following issues:

 

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