CONVERT (Short Name: CONV)
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Use the CONVERT command to convert a 4.5 or higher R:BASE database to R:BASE Turbo V-8.

convert

Options

dbname

Specifies the database to be converted.

IDENTIFIED BY ownername

Specifies the ownername; required if one has been defined.

ownerpassword

Optional; verifies the correct ownername for the database.

About the CONVERT Command

R:BASE Turbo V-8 requires the conversion of your existing 5.5 or lower R:BASE database. Once the database is converted, it CANNOT be accessed by any previous version of R:BASE. Be sure and backup your database before you convert it.