Edit a Database

This is deliberately not easy to start, because any edits are permanent, and most users should not be editing databases. Sve a copy of the database if you are concerned about editing mistakes.

To a edit a dBase database (DBF file):

Enable edits by checking the "EDIT" box on the right of the row of buttons on the database table form, since all changes are permanent (save a copy of the database if you are concerned about editing mistakes).  There is a (dangerous) option to automatically open databases for opening, on the Database tab of the options form

• On  options form, Database options tab, enable "Edit GIS database" so it is not never.
• Open a map.
•   Database: open a database.
• You can edit the DBF file in MICRODEM.
  • Edit button on the database table form
  • Double clicking on a record in the database table form and pick the edit record option.

You can also edit a DBF file in other software:

• You can edit a DBF file and save it as a CSV file (perhaps in Excel)  CSV file can be imported into MICRODEM or opened as a  Data base with on the fly conversion to DBF

You can perform any edits on a point shape file.

For an area or line shape file, you cannot delete records or reorder them, because that will destroy the links with the shp and shx files.

Last revision 5/30/2019