The Pack Files command compresses unused space (the unused space is typically from erased items) from ProAdmin system files, making them as compact as possible. Packed files are still accessible to ProAdmin; they simply take up less disk space. This command should be used before archiving or whenever you want to free up extra disk space.

Select files to pack lets you select the files that you want to pack. Only files for the current client are listed.

Pack library files toggles the decision to pack (or not pack) the library files for the current client. Library files store all information associated with the client. For example, plan definitions, database linkage information, plan rules, sample calculations, and actuarial tables are examples of the information stored in the client’s library files.

For Network Administrators:

If you would like to pack client files across many client directories under program control (e.g., a process that runs at night), ProAdmin provides a way to pack files through a batch file (*.bat). Use the sample batch file “Autopack0.bat” in the ProAdmin directory as a starting point. Detailed instructions can also be found within this file.