Restore custom methods, custom reports, or system settings from a backup copy
Perform the following steps to restore custom methods, custom reports, or system settings (asset labels, data locations, import maps, or status system events) from removable media or a backup location on the hard drive or in the application (if licensed) to the active location on the hard drive.
- If the custom methods, custom reports, or system settings (asset labels, data locations, import maps, or status system events) are archived on removable media, insert the media in the appropriate drive.
- SelectFileand thenRestore.
- Fixed Assets CS defaults to looking for client data on floppy drive A. Because you are not restoring client data, selectCancelto close the Clients Not Found window and open the Restore window.
- Make sure the correct data location is in theData locationfield.
- Make a selection from the drop-down list at the top of the window.
- If the custom methods, custom reports, or system settings you are restoring are not on drive A, selectChange Backup Location, navigate to the correct drive and path, and selectOK.
- All custom methods and custom reports appear as a single list item in the Available pane. If you chose System Settings, Fixed Assets CS displays 4 items - Asset Labels, Data Locations, Import Maps, and Status System Events - for restoring. ChooseSelectto move the items to the Selected pane.
- SelectRestore.
- After the restore is complete, selectDone.tip
- The fields in the Focus client listing group box at the bottom of this dialog and the options in the Backup data group box are not available when you are restoring custom methods, custom reports, or system settings.
- To restore custom methods, custom reports, or system settings from the application, mark theSystem backups in FileCabinet CScheckbox in the Focus client listing group box and use theBackupdrop-down list to specify the backup location.
