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Backup
File -> Backup

This process is designed to backup the database files in the RCL Software application home folder.  Only the database files with the extension TPS will be backed up.  The backup used by RCL Software employees ZIP compression technology.  The ZIP archive is compatible with both WinZip and PKZip.  You do not have to have either of these programs to backup and restore your data files.  This technology also includes the ability to span disks if the archive is too large.



The source containing the data files is the home path of the RCL Software program and is entered automatically.  Do not change this value!

The archive name and the default path also have a default value.  We suggest not using this path but direct the backup to another drive.  Most users will want to backup to drive A:

Click on the button to the right of the Backup To Archive entry field.  The window below will open.



To select an alternate path to save your data archive is exactly like saving any file on any windows system.  In the Search In entry field select the drive you want to be the target.

We suggest using the default name for the name of your backup archive.  You can change the name; in fact you could name every backup differently.  But we do think this might cause some confusion.

We do suggest that multiple backup sets be maintained.  I would recommend at least three or four.  This way you are backing up your backup!



If the file name you select exists you will be warned the new file will destroy the existing file.

Press the Start button to begin the backup process.



As the backup progresses the files that are backed up will be displayed.  The only files backed up are the data files and program setting files.  These are the most important files.  If the data is to be restored to another computer the Media Library Manager will have to be installed again.  Then do a restore to get your data and setting back.



The backup process is complete when the following message is displayed.



In the event that the combination of your data and settings files are too large for one floppy disk you will be asked to insert a another disk.  Be sure to label these disks with a number to indicate which is the first disk.

This backup operation will only work properly when the destination is either a hard drive or a floppy disk.  Writing the backup to a CD-ROM as the destination will not work.  YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RESTORE FROM A CD-ROM!

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