About calculating space for a DEDB area

The DBA Toolkit DEDB space calculation tool offers a quick and convenient way to calculate disk space requirements for a Fast Path data entry database (DEDB) area before allocating space.

The DEDB space calculation tool provides the following information:

  • Percentage breakdown of total space used
  • Graphic depiction of area space distribution
  • Breakdown of section sizes by bytes, CIs, and percentage of area
  • Detailed information about area initialization

To calculate space for a DEDB area, in the Navigation window right-click the RECON object for which you want to calculate DEDB area space and choose DEDB Space Calc.

For more information, see Calculating-DEDB-space.

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