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System configuration

System Configuration / Archive tab

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Use this tab to specify the media type, destination location, and maximum size for your archive volumes.
To open this tab, choose
Setup
System Configuration
 and go to the
Archive
 tab.
note
This tab is not available if your security configuration is set to restrict access to the
System Configuration
 dialog and you did not enter the master password in the
Security
 tab.

Fields & buttons

Fixed media
USe this option to select a fixed drive, such as a local or network drive, for your archive location.
The current archive location is displayed in this field. Select the
Modify
 button to change the location.
Modify button
Use this button to change the location for the archived data.
Removable media
Select this option to select a removable medium, such as a CD, DVD, or USB Flash drive, for your archive location.
The selected drive is displayed in this field. Select the
Modify
 button to change the drive selection.
note
FileCabinet CS does not include a CD-recording application; therefore, if you wish to store archives on CD, you may want to specify a fixed media location for temporary storage of the archive before transferring the data to CD.
Limit size of volume to <n> megabytes of disk
Enter a size limit, in megabytes, for your archive. The size limit you enter should be appropriate for the type of media to which you save the archive.
For example, a typical data CD has a capacity of 650 MB, so you should enter a size limit of 650 MB or less for this medium. DVDs have typical capacities of 4.7 GB for single sided and 8.5 GB for double sided. Enter a size limit appropriate for the capacity of the media you use.

This article applies to:

  • PRODUCT: FileCabinet CS
  • Subject: Setup