File Menu

You should backup your database on a regular basis. Doing so can allow you to restore data from the time of your last backup in the event of accidental damages or file corruption. As was explained in the System Overview section here, you have the ability to choose which database file you want the program to load. When you backup your database it creates a duplicate file under a different name. Therefore you may always reload previous databases or restore them by overwriting your current database's information from those files.

To backup your database

1. On the Menu Bar, select Utilities.
2. From the list of options select Backup Database.
3. A window titled "Clear Estimates – Backup Database" will appear. It will choose a default filename and location for the backup file. To proceed with these settings, click Create Backup.
4. If you want to use a different filename or location, click Browse to open a Windows file browser to choose your preferred backup details. Once you have specified a filename, click Save in the opened window. These details will only apply to the current backup operation. Now click Create Backup to proceed with these new settings.
5. The message "Backup successfully created" will appear when the operation is complete. Click OK.