Backing up and restoring files

Backing up files

You should regularly back up the following files in case they become damaged or lost:

•	Protocols and associated files

•	System files

You should store the backup files on a different computer or storage device.

Backing up protocols and associated files

You can back up files if you have administrator or technician privileges.

You can use the Files > Export command to back up protocols and associated files. For instructions, see Exporting and importing protocols and associated components.

Backing up system files

You use the Backup Manager to back up system files. The Backup Manager creates a copy of the following information and stores them in the .vbk file:

•	Existing state of the inventory databases

•	Labware definitions and liquid classes

•	Pipette techniques

Make sure the inventory database is up-to-date before you back up the system files.

If you want to back up the inventory database without backing up the entire set of system files, see Exporting and importing the inventory data.

To back up system files:

1	In the VWorks window, select Tools > Backup Manager > Backup. The Backup dialog box opens.

 

2	Type a name for the backup file.

Note: The backup file location is the …\VWorks\backup folder. You cannot change this location.

3	Click OK. The .vbk file is created and stored in the …\VWorks\backup folder.

Restoring system files

Restoring protocols and associated files

You can restore files if you have administrator or technician privileges.

You can use the Files > Import command to restore protocols and associated files. For instructions, see Exporting and importing protocols and associated components.

Restoring system files

You use the Backup Manager to restore system files. The Backup Manager restores the following information in the databases and Windows registry:

•	Existing state of the databases

•	Labware definitions and liquid classes

•	Pipette techniques

To restore system files:

1	In the VWorks window, select Tools > Backup Manager > Restore. The Open dialog box appears.

2	Locate and select the .vbk file, and then click Open. A message dialog box opens and asks you if you want to replace the existing labware definition, liquid classes, and pipette techniques.

3	Do one of the following:

•	Click Yes to overwrite existing labware definition, liquid classes, and pipette techniques.

•	Click No to cancel the restore process.

Related information

 

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