Work with phrase files
PhraseExpress can load multiple phrase files simultaneously from multiple locations and show phrases of all data sources combined in a common tree structure.
You can create, load, save, unload, move, import, export and password-protect phrase files in PhraseExpress.
Most commands in the File menu refer to the currently selected phrase file node in the left tree view of the main program window.
The root icon in the tree view depends if you use PhraseExpress stand-alone or with a server:
Symbol | Explanation |
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Local Phrase File Phrase files have the extension .pexdb and contain the phrase folder structure, phrase contents, trigger settings, program restrictions and access permissions. The default phrase file name is "phrases.pexdb" in the recommended folder "%appdata%\PhraseExpress\". | |
Shared phrase file The local phrase file is synchronized with other users. | |
SQL Server connection Example: Computername:d:\data\phrases.pexsql PhraseExpress loads the phrases from a Microsoft SQL server. | |
PhraseExpress Server connection (retired) Starting with PhraseExpress v16, supports Microsoft SQL Server only. The PhraseExpress SQL Client Manager includes a ready-to-use installation of the free SQL Server Express Edition. |
Table of Contents
- Installation
- Getting started
- User interface
- Create phrases
- Edit phrases
- Insert phrases
- Manage phrases
- Macro functions
- Extra features
- Use on the road
- Clipboard Manager
- OpenAI Text Processing
- Gender-O-Matic
- Last used phrases
- Autocomplete
- Spelling
- Capitalize first letter of sentences
- COrrect two initial capitals
- Calc-As-You-Type
- Usage statistics
- Temporarily disable PhraseExpress
- Operating error prevention
- Prevent unwanted interaction
- Document Generator
- Sharing phrases
- Cloud/NAS synchronization
- SQL Server
- Features
- Limitations
- Installation
- System Requirements
- SQL Client Manager Installation
- Configuring an existing SQL Server
- Windows clients Installation
- Mac clients Installation
- Upgrade
- Switching from PhraseExpress Server
- Switching from a stand-alone installation
- Switching from a portable installation
- Moving a phrase file to a SQL database
- Moving SQL databases
- Configuration
- Software Updates
- Backup
- Uninstallation
- Troubleshooting
- Work with phrase files
- Import external data
- Licensing
- Update check
- Uninstallation
- Settings
- Reference
- Troubleshooting
Table of Contents
- Installation
- Getting started
- User interface
- Create phrases
- Edit phrases
- Insert phrases
- Manage phrases
- Macro functions
- Extra features
- Use on the road
- Clipboard Manager
- OpenAI Text Processing
- Gender-O-Matic
- Last used phrases
- Autocomplete
- Spelling
- Capitalize first letter of sentences
- COrrect two initial capitals
- Calc-As-You-Type
- Usage statistics
- Temporarily disable PhraseExpress
- Operating error prevention
- Prevent unwanted interaction
- Document Generator
- Sharing phrases
- Cloud/NAS synchronization
- SQL Server
- Features
- Limitations
- Installation
- System Requirements
- SQL Client Manager Installation
- Configuring an existing SQL Server
- Windows clients Installation
- Mac clients Installation
- Upgrade
- Switching from PhraseExpress Server
- Switching from a stand-alone installation
- Switching from a portable installation
- Moving a phrase file to a SQL database
- Moving SQL databases
- Configuration
- Software Updates
- Backup
- Uninstallation
- Troubleshooting
- Work with phrase files
- Import external data
- Licensing
- Update check
- Uninstallation
- Settings
- Reference
- Troubleshooting