tools features in sqlite db browser not active

[farin4833]

Please assist on how to enable sqlite db browser features in tools menu

[farin4833]

Please assist on how to enable sqlite db browser features in tools menu

[farin4833]

not yet done

[justinclift]

Hi @farin4833. 😄

What is it you are trying to enable, or trying to do?

[chrisjlocke]

Most of the tools in the tools menu are database dependant, and work on the currently open database.

Do you have a database open?

[farin4833]

Hello dears, Need to use it to encrypt sqlite database ..

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[chrisjlocke]

Open the SqlCipher version of DB4S.
Open your database. Or create a new database. It has to be a physical database - you cannot select 'New in-memory database'. This is because the database has to be closed and re-opened, and you can't reopen an in-memory database.

Now the 'Set encryption' menu option under 'Tools' should be enabled.

The defaults on this screen can be left alone - just select a password, and enter it again in the 'Reenter password' field, and click 'OK'.

DB4S will try to reopen the database, but because it is now encrypted, you'll get the same dialog again. Enter your password for a third time.

Your database is now encrypted.

You can confirm this as the file itself is not human readable.

A normal database file while not 100% text, can be read

[chrisjlocke]

Closing due to inactivity.
If you do need assistance in this, please comment and it can be reopened.