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Configuring the MRU

MRU is the abbreviation for Most Recently Used. This tab page lets you decide if you want Database Explorer to remember the last used workspaces, tables, and size of controls.

Save and Restore Column Settings

When this option is turned on, Database Explorer will store information about the data grid columns or the data entry forms. The following information will be stored:

  • The number of table columns used
  • The individual data source
  • The width of the grid column/data entry control
  • Whether it was a parent column or not
  • The value of the label

When the user makes changes to the grid after the initial build—such as making grid columns or data entry forms wider—this information will be stored. The date and time of the storage will also be recorded. This timestamp is shown to you when Database Explorer is about to use the information, asking if you want to proceed. The default setting is OFF.

Confirm This Choice Each Time

When this checkbox is turned on and stored information is detected, Database Explorer will prompt you if you want to use that information. If you turn it OFF, the found information is applied without confirmation. The downside of this is that you might think there is a bug since Database Explorer does not show you all the columns of the current table layout.

Note: This information will not be stored when the table is opened in open-as mode.

Store Recent Workspaces

This configuration option tells Database Explorer to keep track of the last N workspaces that you have used. Their names will be stored in the registry if selected. The default setting is OFF.

Amount

The amount of workspace names stored must be between 1 and 26. The default value is 10.

Store Recent Tables

This configuration option tells Database Explorer to keep track of the last N tables opened. Their names will be stored in the registry if selected. The default setting is OFF.

Amount

The amount of table names stored must be between 1 and 26. The default value is 10.

Store and Reload Last Used Filters

This configuration option tells Database Explorer to automatically save the current filter information when switching to a different table. When the newly opened table has filter information stored, these filters are loaded and applied. The name of the filters file is Default-.DBE-Filter, and the contents are in XML format. The default setting is OFF.