Backup

Backup
File > Backup Wizard

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. If an existing archive name is selected the following warning will be displayed:

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!

Click the Start button to begin the backup process. The program will ask if this is the action you want to take.

If you click Yes the backup will begin. You will see the names of the files displayed as they are backed up.

When the backup process is complete the following message is displayed.

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