Using more than 1 database of list in ACT! v. 18.1 Premium Desktop

[juliansdad]

I'm starting a new business and want to keep my leads and prospects separate from my current database, if possible.  Normally, I'd simply create a second database and that would solve my problem.  But I am unaware of any way to toggle back and forth between databases on the desktop version of ACT! When I researched how to set this up, I read a post by ACT! expert Mike Lazarus that said that I couldn't toggle between databases unless I'm using the online version of ACT!  Mike advised the questioner (if using ACT! desktop version) to create a new Group to place new leads.  

Mike's a very knowledgeable guy, so I don't question the validity of his advice.  However, he contributed his advice in 2009.  Has anything changed in the past 8 years to allow me a different tactic to separate my new leads with my current database?  

[dshaw111 · Accepted solution]

Wouldn't it be quicker and easier just to use the File menu to select the other database.

Also to make sure that both databases have the same user name and password saved?

HTH

[Roy_Laudenslager]

As before, you can have only one local ACT! database open at a time. It is possible to have a local ACT! database open and an ACT! for WEB database open at the same time. Another possibility would be to install a program like VMware and create second virtual Windows machine and install a second copy of ACT! there. It's not exactly what you want but it would be close.

[juliansdad]

Thank you Roy!

[Gary W]

Hi juliansdad,

How often do you think you'll need to switch between databases on a daily basis? Closing a database is quickly done, especially when using a shortcut (Ctrl + W), and opening another should only take a few moments.

[dshaw111 · Accepted solution]

Wouldn't it be quicker and easier just to use the File menu to select the other database.

Also to make sure that both databases have the same user name and password saved?

HTH

[Gary W]

David, you're correct, that's an even faster way.
I don't know how I overlooked that!

[juliansdad]

Thanks to each of you, David & Gary!
Robert