M. To convert a legacy database

To migrate custom databases of shapes to the SQLite format, use the following procedure.

You can convert legacy Microsoft Access database files (file extension .mdb or .accdb) to SQLite database files.

Select the Section Database tool in the Tools group on the Specifications ribbon tab.

The Section Database Manager application opens.
On the Home ribbon tab, select the Convert Database Access to SQLite tool in the Tools group.

The Convert Access Database to SQLite Database dialog opens.
Either:

type the complete path to your existing Access database file in the Source field

or
click the Browse button to navigate to and select the existing Access database file
Either:

type the complete path to and file name of the new SQLite database file in the Destination field

or
click the Browse button to navigate to and type a file name for the new SQLite database file
Click Convert.

You now have an SQLite database you can utilize add as a custom database for use in STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition.