The Vacuum function in Manager.io is used to rebuild your database file to ensure it uses minimal disk space. This function is particularly useful when attachments have been inserted into the database and later deleted. When attachments are deleted, the Manager database doesn't automatically shrink. The freed space will eventually be used by new data entered in the future. However, to optimize your database and repack it to use minimal disk space, you can manually run the Vacuum function.
Follow these steps to optimize your database:
Go to the Businesses Tab
Open Manager.io and navigate to the Businesses tab. This tab lists all the businesses you manage within Manager.
View Disk Space Usage
For each business listed, you'll see how much disk space the database is taking. This information is displayed next to the business name.
Access the Vacuum Screen
Click on the disk space figure next to the business you're interested in. This action will take you to the Vacuum screen for that specific business.
Run the Vacuum Process
On the Vacuum screen, click the Vacuum button to start the process.
Corrupted Databases:
The Vacuum function will fail if the database cannot be rebuilt because it's corrupted. If you encounter this issue, refer to the Corrupt Database Guide for more information on how to resolve database corruption.