Btrieve Technologies Setup Utility
Microkernel Database Engine Setup Utility

The Setup utility enables you to modify the Microkernel Database Engine(MKDE) settings stored in the Windows NT or Windows 95 Registry. When you install the MKDE, default settings are saved to the registry. These defaults are adequate for many installations but may need to be changed if :

- Your Btrieve-based applications require that you adjust the settings. Refer to the documentation included with the application for more information.

- You want to optimize the settings so that the MKDE provides the services you need without using more memory than necessary. (The memory requirements stated in the manual provide guidelines for optimizing use of your computer's resources.)

Changing Settings

Following is a description of each of the controls on the Setup window and how you use them to change settings.

Components List Box:

Contains the database components which you can configure. Select the component for which you want to view or modify settings.

Categories List Box:

Contains the categories of settings for the component you have selected. Select the category for which you want to view or modify settings.

Category Description Text:

Contains an overview of the selected settings category.

Settings List Box:

Contains the configurable settings for the selected category. Select the setting which you want to view or modify.

Setting Description Text:

Contains an overview description of the selected setting.

Settings Group:

Contains controls for the current setting. The controls vary depending upon the type of setting. The current value is the only editable value.

Note: Any settings labelled Advanced are intended for experienced users who need to perform fine-tuning or debugging operations. The default values for these settings are sufficient for most installations.

Here are the different types of settings and the controls used to set them:

Setting Type	Controls
Boolean:	Default Current ( On / Off )
Numeric:	Default Minimum Maximum Current
Selection:	Default Selection ( List or radio buttons)
Directory/File Path:	Default Current (Path)
Others:	Some settings, like tracing, have a set of controls which are specific to only that setting.

Save Button:

Saves all changed settings to the Windows NT or Windows 95 Registry but does not apply them until you stop and restart the Microkernel engine.

Exit Button:

Closes the Setup Utility without saving any changed settings.

Help Button:

Shows this help screen.