This option allows you to convert your database to a faster format. By default, any new PokerTracker database is in Access format. Put it in the PostgreSQL format will greatly improve the performance of the database.

N you need to know these types of database to do the conversion. PokerTracker does it all for you. You must only make sure d installing PostgreSQL on your computer before converting a database (see tutorial on installation of postgreSQL).

To access this window, choose 'Convert Database' menu 'Utilities '.

 

This window allows you to convert any existing database in PostgreSQL format. The process is very simple. N you qu check the database you want to convert, and click on the 'Start Conversion' button to the right.

The following window will appear, allowing you to rename the database. PokerTracker will give a default name, but you can give it a name that you want. Unlike on the behalf of the Access databases that are limited to ptrack < x > .mdb, PostGre database names are more flexible. Give a clear name to the database will facilitate things in the future. Avoid giving General names such as 'Poker '.

When you click OK, the conversion will start and you will see the following window.

 

To stop the conversion at any time, click ESC or click on the button "Stop conversion" in the other window. (He might have to move the status window to see the button). If you stop the conversion, you need to start all over again.

 

If you have a large database to convert, it is NORMAL that it takes time. Depending on the speed of your computer, the conversion will last approximately 1 hour per 50,000 hands. So if you have a few hundreds of thousands of hands, l operation will take 6 to 8 hours.

During the conversion, PT will not functional, but you can use your computer. On the other hand, to avoid d hook the button 'escape' by accident 10 minutes from the end after a conversion of 7 hours, or to avoid any bug, you can roll this operation during the night.