Backup and Restore

[Morbius 0]

I am wondering if any one can explain the effects of the various options for BACKUP and RESTORE?

 

For example, what is the effect of selecting "Save as a New Configuration" vs. "Use Without Saving Changes" or under "Other Types of Data" what effect the various selections have?

[Paul Lawrence 0]

I am wondering if any one can explain the effects of the various options for BACKUP and RESTORE?

 

For example, what is the effect of selecting "Save as a New Configuration" vs. "Use Without Saving Changes" or under "Other Types of Data" what effect the various selections have?

 

From the Help file under "Backup"

 

To use the Backup Wizard:

 

From the File menu, select Backup.

The Backup Wizard will appear.

Step 1: Backup Type

1.. There are three default types of backups:

 

· BACKUP ALL (includes both project data and customizations)

· BACKUP CUSTOMIZATIONS (only the customizations)

· BACKUP PROJECT (only the project)

 

If a user has created additional configurations, they will also be available for selection.

 

Highlight the configuration you want.

 

2. You also have three choices as to how you want to use the highlighted backup type:

 

· use without saving changes (Any changes you make in the subsequent steps will be used only for this backup, and will not be saved.)

· overwrite current configuration (Used only for customized backup types; default configurations cannot be overwritten.)

· save as new configuration (If you choose this option, type a name for the new backup type. You can also enter a description if you wish.)

 

3. Click [Next] to proceed.

 

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