Frequently asked questions

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  1. Where can I find the database file?
  2. Can I move the database file to another path/place?
  3. Is it possible to export my contact list from Free Address Book, and if yes, how can I do that?
  4. How can I backup my database file?
  5. Can I use the Free Address Book software on a workgroup network, and share database file for more clients?
  6. Can I import my Windows Outlook contacts into Free Address Book?
  7. If I have a problem with my computer (for example a hard drive failure), that I can use the mdb file to restore my contacts?
  8. Can I use the program on portable device?
  9. How can I enable or disable some columns?
  10. In which form can I print my contacts?
  11. If I print a contact list (and not the contact details), can I choose which column be on the list?
  12. How can I arrange my contacts in alphabetical order?
  1. Where can I find the database file?

    After the program installed, you can find the database file in the user's folder. This is:
    • XP: C:\Documents and Settings\[user's folder]\Application Data\GAS Softwares\Free Address Book\AddressBook.mdb
    • Vista, Windows 7: C:\Users\[users's folder]\AppData\Roaming\GAS Softwares\Free Address Book\AddressBook.mdb
  2. Can I move the database file to another path/place?

    Yes, you can move it, but in this version, you can do that by manualy.

    The program has two parts. The first part, is program folder (these are the program files: C:\Program Files\GAS Softwares\Free Address Book), and the second is database file, which you can move anywhere, where you want. But, if you move the database file, you have to write the new path to the program config file (AddressBook.exe.config).

    Open it, in one text editor (for example: Notepad) and find this section: 
    connectionString="Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;Data Source=C:\Documents and
    Settings\[user's folder]\Application Data\GAS Softwares\Free Address Book
    \AddressBook.mdb    "

    Here, in Data Source section, delete the old path and write the new one. After that, just save the file.

    If you want to use the program on USB flash drive, or in other removable (portable) drive, that is the best way, if you move the database file to the program folder. In this case, write this to the config file: 
    connectionString="Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;Data Source=|DataDirectory|
    \AddressBook.mdb    "

    Note: We are going to add this feature in the next releases, and you can do that from program.
  3. Is it possible to export my contact list from Free Address Book, and if yes, how can I do that?

    In currently version (1.2), you can't export your contact list. We are going to add this feature in the next releases.
  4. How can I backup my database file?

    Just make a copy, from your orginal database (AddressBook.mdb) file.
  5. Can I use the Free Address Book software on a workgroup network, and share database file for more clients?

    Yes, you can use it, and you can share it. Move the database file to one shared network folder, and rewrite the config files (as you can see in answer 2), on all clients, where you want to use the program.
  6. Can I import my Windows Outlook contacts into Free Address Book?

    No, in currently version (1.2), you can't. We are going to add this feature in the next releases.
  7. If I have a problem with my computer (for example a hard drive failure), that I can use the mdb file to restore my contacts?

    Yes, you can use it.
  8. Can I use the program on portable device?

    Yes, you can use it, but you have to change the config file, as you can see in answer 2.
  9. How can I enable or disable some columns?

    Just click with right mouse button on the list header, and select which column you want to enable or disable.
  10. In which form can I print my contacts?

    You can print contacts with Print button on the footer. If you click on button, defaultly the program is going to print the selected contacts from the list. But, you can choose another printing mode, by clicking on the right side on Print button. Printing from Free Address Book You have four menu:
    • Print selected contacts: print only the selected contacts, what you selected in the list.
    • Prnit all contacts: print all contacts, not only the selected
    • Print selected contacts detail: print the selected contacts, and every contact will be on other side, with all details
    • Print all contacts detail: print all contacts, and every contact will be on other side, with all details
  11. If I print a contact list (and not the contact details), can I choose which column be on the list?

    No, in this version (1.2) you can't choose the columns. We are going to add this feature in the next releases.
  12. How can I arrange my contacts in alphabetical order?

    Click on the list header which you want to order, as you can see on the picture. Arrange contacts in alphabetical order