Filemaker Pro 10 TU687LL/A Benutzerhandbuch

Power failures, disk problems, and other unexpected computer problems can happen to anyone at any time. 
To help prevent data loss, regularly back up all important documents on your computer, including your 
databases. 

In this lesson you will learn: 

how and when to back up your database

where to learn about other ways to protect your files

There are many ways to back up a file. This is one way.

1. Determine the size of the database:

Windows: Right-click the icon for the file, then choose Properties.

Mac OS: Click the icon for the file, then choose File menu > Get Info.

2. Identify a disk or volume that has enough available space for a copy of the database.

3. Open the database you want to back up.

4. Choose File menu > Save a Copy As. 

 

5. Click Save.

Next time, back up to a different disk or volume. Never back up over the only or most recent copy 

of your file. You should have several different backups at all times.

Accept the default 

filename for your copy,

or change the name

Select the disk and folder

where you want to save 

your copy

Save a copy of

current file