Restoring From Backup Files

Problem

Need to restore from a backup file, replacing a damaged worksheet in MacNail construction management software.

Diagnosis

Worksheet is damaged and they have a recent backup.
Undo didn't work, and the file was saved since the damage was done.

Solution

To restore from a backup copy, follow these steps:
1. Choose Save As, and save the file as "damaged ledger" or something similar.
2. Put the backup copy onto the hard disk, replacing newer/existing file (which is the damaged one).
3. Open both damaged file and restored backup file. Copy/paste any new info from the damaged file to the backup, inserting rows as needed to provide a spot for them.

Comments

Entered 6/18/93 by Dennis. Updated 11/25/2010.