Importing database information

You can use the ACD Database Import Wizard to import archived database information, or to import database information that was sent to you with images from another ACDSee 12 user. After you import the information, ACDSee 12 associates it with the appropriate images.

ACDSee Photo Manager Info Importing database information

If you have already added information to your current ACDSee 12 database, it is recommended that you create a backup of your database before converting an older ACDSee 12 database.

To use the ACD Database Import Wizard:

  1. In Manage mode, click Tools | Database | Import, and then select Database.
  2. Click Next to start the wizard.
  3. On the Import Options page, select the type of exported database information you want to import.
  4. You can import image information from a compressed database version, or information from an XML-based text file.

  5. Click the Browse button to locate the database you want to import, and then click OK.
  6. Select the Optimize database files after import check box to optimize the database after exiting the wizard, and then click Next.
  7. On the Summary page, review your selections. Click Back to make changes, or click Next to begin importing the database information.
  8. Click Finish to close the ACD Database Import Wizard.

ACDSee Photo Manager Info Importing database information

If you are importing database information sent to you by another ACDSee 12 user, ensure that the images to which the information applies are in an identical location and folder structure on your hard drive.

Importing database information