In quick answer to your questions:'
To keep old copies, just rename the ebase folder before copying it to
the zip drive. I use the date of the backup so I readily know which
backup is from what date. As for keeping a backup on the hard drive,
I'd recommend against doing what you do. If you keep a backup on the
hard drive, compress it first with some file compression software such
as WinZip for PC or StuffIt for Mac. That way, Filemaker can't get confused.
Hope this helps
Carl
pwf wrote:
>
> You're giving me good info. I backup daily in two ways. 1. I copy and paste
> the Ebase folder in Program files into our Ebase Backup folder, also in
> Program files. 2. I click and drag the Ebase folder onto "Removable Disk E".
> In each case I click on "Yes to All".
>
> So, when you asked if I keep each backup or overwrite the previous backup,
> I'm sensing I do the latter...copy over previous copy. This isnt good? How
> do keep the previous copy and make a new one onto the same zip disk? Copy
> and paste rather than click and drag? But then will both backups have the
> same name, i.e. can I distinguish the backups from each other?
>
> And, regarding playing with a copy on my harddrive, is my "Ebase Backup"
> folder (in step 1. above) on my harddrive? and is this a copy I could use to
> practice with? (computer lingo trips me up sometimes)
>
> thank you so very much
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Carl Paulsen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 10:26 AM
> To: TechRocks Support
> Subject: [support] Re: Opening copy of Ebase from Zip disk
>
> Can't really help with the restoring from a backup without knowing more
> about how your backup is made. If you simply copy ebase to a zip disk,
> then you need to re-copy the entire ebase directory (folder) to the hard
> drive. The many files you see in the ebase folder sound like the files
> you need, but it's always best to restore from the entire directory
> unless you know what you're doing.
>
> Confirm that the Names_.10x, Payments_.10x, etc. are all in the folder.
> Then, instead of playing with your backup, I'd recommend making a new
> backup (you do keep each backup you make instead of overwriting the
> previous backup, don't you?) and playing with the copy of your hard
> drive. Recover from the backup only if you need to.
>
> You don't want to open a copy of ebase on the Zip drive while you still
> have the copy on the hard drive, b/c Filemaker may get confused and open
> some of the files on the zip drive and some on the hard drive. Then
> you've got a mess on your hands. So make a backup, eject the zip, then
> monkey with the hard drive copy.
>
> Carl
>
> pwf wrote:
> >
> > Hello
> > I would like to play around with layouts, so I'm trying to open my backup
> > copy of Ebase from my Zip disk to practice on. How do I do this?
> > I have clicked on "Removable disk E", then clicked on Ebase. Many files
> and
> > five folders appear: 1. Ebase Documentation 2. attach 3. clones 4. Copy of
> > Ebase Docum. 5. Ebase.
> > I opened this Ebase folder and it's empty.
> >
> > What to do? I do use Ebase with FileMaker Pro (for what it's worth).
> >
> > When we installed Ebase, a consultant put a shortcut on my desktop to open
> > Ebase...so that's the only way I've ever done it.
> > Thank you very much
> >
> > Jana Reister
> > Professional Women's Fellowship
> > 1013 - 8th Ave
> > Seattle WA 98104
> > ph 206-382-7276
> > fx 206-382-0810
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