Encrypted database grayed out

DEVONthink
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Hi,

I recently created an encrypted database in DEVONthink 3.8.3 on my MacPro laptop. The databases are stored on an external drive as a sparse image file. When trying to reopen the database, it remains grayed out and unaccessible in the Open Database dialog. Suggestions?

Cheers,
Chris

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What’s the file extension?

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  • Did DEVONthink crash or had you force quit it?
    • If so, check if the database file has .sparseimage as its extension.
      • If so, change it to .dtSparse and double-click to open it.
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Hi, Changed the extensions from .sparseimage to dtSparse as per your direction. Worked like a charm. Is there anything I can do to prevent .sparseimage’s use as an extension when creating an encrypted database? Cheers, Chris

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You didn’t answer my question.