Importing Database Information

You can use the ACD Database Import wizard to import archived database information, or to import database information that was sent to you with images from another ACDSee Ultimate user. After you import the information, ACDSee Ultimate associates it with the appropriate images.

If you have already added information to your current ACDSee Ultimate database, it is recommended that you create a backup of your database before converting an older ACDSee Ultimate database.

To Use the ACD Database Import Wizard:

  1. In Manage mode, click Tools | Database | Import, and then select Database.
  2. Click Next to start the wizard.
  3. On the Import Options page, select the type of exported database information you want to import.

    4. You can import image information from a compressed database version, or information from an XML-based text file.

  4. Click the Browse button to locate the database you want to import, and then click OK.
  5. Check the Optimize database files after import checkbox to optimize the database after exiting the wizard, and then click Next.
  6. On the Summary page, review your selections. Click Back to make changes, or click Next to begin importing the database information.
  7. Click Finish to close the ACD Database Import wizard.

If you are importing database information sent to you by another ACDSee Ultimate user, ensure that the images to which the information applies are in an identical location and folder structure on your hard drive.