Use this tool to compress tables to take up less disk space.
To pack tables:
- On the TABLE tab, in the Maintenance group, clickTable, and Pack to open the Pack dialog box.
- Choose table(s) from the Pack Table multi-select list.
- Click the appropriate radio button to specify the type(s) of data.
Option Description Pack Tabular Data This option removes deleted records, making the table smaller, and increasing processing speed. Pack Graphic Data This option packs only graphic information. Pack Both Types Of Data Both graphic and textual information are packed. - Click OK.
MapInfo Pro closes all related tables or workspaces, compresses the tables and reopens them again for your use.
Note: Packing a table can corrupt customized labels saved to a workspace. If you are going to be working with customized labels, pack the table before you create the labels.
You can choose to pack only tabular data or graphic objects or both. Packing tabular data removes deleted records. When you pack a table or tables, MapInfo Pro requires that you have twice as much free space as the tables take up to handle a copy of the database as a scratch file.
For information about how to add a tool to the Tool Manager, see Working with MapInfo Pro Tools.