It is strongly recommended to archive the whole project folder after being shelved, but it is also possible to archive specific files only. An archive can be made by simply copying the files or by compressing them into one file (*.dgz format).
- Open the Backup dialog by selecting Instrument- Archive... on the Instrument window.
- Select Projects in the File Type ⓐ option to archive a complete project directory.
- Select the project or projects you wish to back up from the list. The Select All Files button ⓐ will select all projects.
- Choose from the following options
ⓑ:
- Uncheck the Without Compressing option to archive all files into one compressed file.
- Check the Move to Archive option to have the original files erased after backing them up.
- Check the Including Common option to also back up the COMMON subdirectory.
- Choose the output directory and name for the archive
ⓒ. Compressed files will have the .DGZ extension.
Caution:
If you archive data in compressed format with a previously used name, you can possibly override the former archive and loose all data.
- Click the Archive button ⓓ to back up the project or the OK button ⓔ, if you do not need to back up any more files.
Note:
Clicking OK will archive current selection.
