Options (Tools Menu)

The Options function modifies the DBExplorer settings that control the appearance and behavior of the program.

Open Last Database

Selection of this option will cause the database last accessed with the DBExplorer program to be automatically opened when the program begins.

Show System Tables

By default, the DBExplorer hides any table that has a name beginning with "sqlite_". These names are commonly used by SQLite to store database schema information and are not normally of interest to the database user. Checking this item will cause the system tables to be displayed and accessible just as a user defined table.

Immediate Data Sort

By default, the DBExplorer will sort items on the Data page immediatly upon clicking the column header. When working with large datasets and multiple sort specifications, this may result in a slow response. By clearing this option, the user can define the sort columns and sequences and the data will only be sorted after clicking the Apply button.

Maximum Recent Databases

This option controls the count of the file names kept for each database accessed by the DBExplorer.

Maximum Recent SQL

This option controls the count of the file names kept for each SQL file accessed by the DBExplorer's SQL page.

Alternate Row Color

This option allows the user to modify the alternate row color used on the DBExplorer's various lists.

Message Window Color

This option allows the user to modify the message window color.

Error Reporting

Should an error occur during the execution of the DBExplorer, the program can report the problem directly to Sunbelt's support group. The information provided in this section will help identify the source of the problem report and provide a means for you to receive a response.