PRoblem
working with a duplicate or backup copy of
Managers, Excel etc in MacNail construction
estimating software
due to 'code change' bug, file corruption problems, etc
Diagnosis
User has to frequently replace a manager or the Excel application. How to keep a copy
on the hard drive instead, so it won't have to be installed from the original floppy disk
Solution
1. Install the Manager or other file.
2. Set the main files, set up payroll options and any other things stored in the Manager.
3. Close the Manager.
4. Switch to the Finder.
5. Find the file, and select it by clicking on its icon.
6. From the File menu, choose Duplicate. You'll then have an Accounting Manager 3.4 copy
or whatever.
TO REPLACE A DAMAGED FILE WITH ITS COPY:
1. Drag the Accounting Manager 3.4 or whatever into the Trash.
2. Rename Accounting Manager 3.4 copy to be Accounting Manager 3.4
3. Select the file, and choose Duplicate from the File menu, to make a new backup copy.
CLOSING
SUGGESTION:
when they quit from Excel, first close the Manager, then Quit. One user has reported
that when they do that, they're much less likely to have problem than if they choose Quit while
the
Manager is still open. Comments
Entered 2/14/95 by Randy.
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