* ==== Convert Internal Images to External ====Using John Cardinals '''TMG Utility'''follow the instructions on his website to:* [http://www.johncardinal.com/tmgutil/exportimages.htm#stepbystep Convert Internal Images to External] ==== Optimize-Validate File Integrity-Optimize'''====** Use From TMG use {{man menu|File > Maintenance > Optimize}} and {{man menu|File > Maintenance > Validate File Integrity}}.** Optimize: “Deleted records, including people, events, sources, repositories; unused media files in Slideshow; as well as duplicate place records, will be eliminated and the space reclaimed. Duplicate place records will be consolidated so that only one entry remains in the Master Place List.” (TMG Help system, “Optimize”) Also reindexes.** Validate File Integrity: See TMG Help system, "Validate File Integrity" and "Missing Exhibits". ==== Create your TMG Backup file ====