Lightroom upgrade to 2.2

Hi!
I have used LR 1.4 since it was released and lately also installed an evaluation version of 2.1 and 2.2. When installing 2.1 the installation process created a new copy of the LR database (lrcat-2). During the evaluation of 2.1 & 2.2 I have added photos to my LR 1.4 database.
Since I now have decided to upgrade to 2.2 I want to delete my current lrcat-2 file and trigger a creation of a new LR 2.2 database with all my photos. How do I do this?
regards
Sten Hansson

Hi Darren (and others)
I follow your advice and keep LR 1.4 installed. Problem is that I have to decide wether I should import photos in LR 1.4 or LR 2.2.
I have tested LR 2.2 for normal usage and so far I have not ran into specific functional problems. I agree with some that the new features e.g. brush and gradient tool that could be improved but they good enough work for me right now. Creation of website takes longer time (but still acceptable) and printout works fine for me. Most other functions work the way I am used to from LR1.4. I have approx 20000 photos and use LR 5 - 10 hours a week.
I general I think it would be better for the forum to focus on what you can do with the tool rather than what is not working properly (yet). I think it will be a fantastic tool (when it will become ready).
regards
Sten Hansson

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