neiv2 described my issue better than I did. there are many many custom changes, and constantly growing custom content affecting almost every tables.
the tool idea is great. maybe extend all tables with a time-stamp field (filled with actual date upon changes) and use it for a backup tool as neiv2 described to save custom changes? I truly hope there is an sql master somewhere out there with passion to write a tool like that. /grin GeorgeS
