Back up custom methods, custom reports, or system settings
Follow these steps to backup custom methods, custom reports, or system settings (including asset labels, data locations, and import maps).
Choose
File
and then
Backup
.
Select
Custom Methods
,
Custom Reports
, or
System Settings
from the dropdown field.
In the
Items available to select
pane, the application displays as a single list item custom methods or custom reports. If you selected System Settings, the application displays 4 items - Asset Labels, Data Locations, Import Maps, and Status System Events. Use the
Select
option to move items to the
Selected
pane.
note
We recommend that you back up the updates for all CS Professional Suite applications at the same time so that everything remains compatible.
Make sure that the backup location is correct. If it isn't, select
Modify Backup Location
, browse to the correct drive and path, then select
OK
.
Select
Backup
and then
Done
.
tip
The fields in the
Focus client listing group
box aren't available when archiving custom methods, custom reports, or system settings.
If you're backing up to FileCabinet CS (if licensed), select the
FileCabinet CS
option in the
Backup data group
box and use the dropdown to specify the backup location.