Creating a New Standard Database

To create a new standard database, choose File > New > Create a new standard repository.

In the Repository name field, specify the filename for the new *.rsrp 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 standard database:

Select the Restricted Access check box if you want the new database to be login secure. You can then select the Immediately go to security window option if you want to add user accounts as part of the database creation process. If you do not select this option, you will be the only authorized user until you add more users (See Manage Repository Security).

Note: If you create a non-secure database, you can enable security later by choosing File > Manage Repository > Authorized Users and then clicking the Apply Login Security button. You cannot automatically remove security from a database once it has been enabled. However, you can create a new non-secure database and use the Import from existing repository check box to automatically import all of the data from the secure database to the non-secure one.

Select the Import from existing repository check box if you want to import entire projects and other data from an existing repository. See Importing Data from an Existing Repository.

An additional option is also available:

Select the Always start by connecting with the last repository check box if you want the application to always connect to the last database you used. The database will open automatically if the connection information is valid and your user account is active.

When you create a new repository, at least one project is automatically created as part of the process. Specifically:

If security is used, then two projects will be created: a private project and a public project. See Private and Public Projects.
If security is not used, then a single public project will be created.

The Project Item Wizard will appear automatically, allowing you to add an analysis to the project. In the case of login secure databases, you will automatically be working in the private project. If you want to leave the project empty, you can click Cancel.