MLS 2026 includes a powerful File Editor that allows direct access to the raw data contained within the system databases.

This utility is intended strictly for advanced administrative and technical work.

⚠️ IMPORTANT

The File Editor should be used ONLY by:

•the system administrator

•individuals with strong technical experience and a clear understanding of database operations

Improper use can:

•damage data

•break relationships between records

•corrupt accounting information

•destroy indexes

•or create operational problems that may require extensive repair work

Before You Begin

Before performing ANY work with the File Editor:

✅ Perform a complete backup of your system.

This is absolutely essential.

Changes made with the File Editor:

•are written directly into the database

•take effect immediately

•and CANNOT be automatically undone

There is:

•no Undo function

•no automatic rollback

•no recovery protection

If changes need to be reversed, you must:

•manually restore the original values

•restore data from a backup

There are no exceptions to this rule.

Understanding The Purpose Of The File Editor

The File Editor exists because there are situations where:

•advanced corrections are necessary

•data relationships need adjustment

•damaged records require repair

•imports need cleanup

•or specialized administrative tasks must be performed

These are technical maintenance procedures and are not part of normal daily operation.

For safety reasons:

•MLS 2026 does NOT publish complete database structures in the manual

This helps prevent accidental damage from:

•incorrect edits

•misunderstood relationships

•or changes to critical internal fields

Need Help With A File Task?

If you need to perform a specialized task using the File Editor:

1.Create a current backup first

2.Document exactly what you want to accomplish

3.Include:

othe desired result

othe records involved

othe problem being corrected

oand any error messages or symptoms

Then send the information to:

Support@MasterLinkSoftware.com

MasterLink Software can then provide:

•the proper files

•field names

•procedures

•and recommended steps

to safely accomplish the task.

This approach helps avoid situations where:

•a small mistake made in seconds

can require

•many hours of repair work later

Administrative Recommendation

Access to the File Editor should be:

•tightly controlled

•password restricted

•and limited to authorized personnel only

Normal users should NEVER work directly with raw database files.

Read Carefully Before Proceeding

The following pages explain:

•the available File Editor tools

•how records are displayed

•editing procedures

•exporting and importing data

•and other advanced database operations