GeniusConnect stores information about record primary key value in Outlook item or in a file.



Outlook item storage (default setting):

GeniusConnect will create custom fields (MAPI user-defined fields) inside Outlook items to store database record primary key value.


Pro

less maintenance/no external files

Con

Performance decrease on MS Exchange

Possible problems on MS Exchange with Outlook cached mode


File storage:

GeniusConnect will store database record primary key value in a file outside Outlook.


Pro

Better performance on MS Exchange

No problems on MS Exchange with Outlook cached mode

Con

more maintenance/external files must be included in regular backup!


How To...

Assign Table->Options->Advanced->Primary Key storage

When changed for existing folder mapping, GeniusConnect will activate conversion automatically after closing Assign Table dialog.


Convert folders to another storage:

GeniusConnect->Database->Right Click the folder->Convert Primary key storage...


Change default storage(does not change existing folder configuration, only default values for new table assignments):

GeniusConnect->Database->Right Click any folder->Primary key storage defaults...