1. A method for creating a compressed database, said method comprising the steps of: receiving a data input file, said data input file defining a first set of data fields to be included in said database and said data input file including a set of data elements to be included in said database; identifying a second set of data fields in said data input file that are designated to contain a Boolean element, said second set of data fields being a subset of said first set of data fields; defining one or more new data fields for collectively storing said Boolean elements; modifying said first set of data fields to eliminate said second set of data fields; and, generating a catalog that defines an arrangement of said first set of data fields, wherein said arrangement includes said one or more new data fields for collectively storing said Boolean elements.