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SI Explorer File Menu - Backup and Restore: Backup Masters

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  1. Include in Backup
  2. Backup to (destination)
  3. Standard Windows Commands
  4. How To Use This Feature
    1. How to Backup a Master
  5. Additional Learning Tools
  6. Technical Support Information

This command can be executed from the SI Explorer's File menu or Right-click menu.

This function allows you to BackupA process used to backup a Job, Master, Supplemental Reference List, or Templates from the specified location (Drive or other device) the selected MasterA group of standard Government agency (Master) Guide Specifications used in the preparation of a Job.  The backup feature creates a zipped backup which compresses all the files into a single file to save storage space (MasterName_M.zip).

Illustration Icon Indicating How To StepsClick the left Sidebar tabbed commands on the image below to see how to use each function.

Hyperlink to the SI Explorer's File Menu - Backup and Restore: Backup Jobs Hyperlink to the SI Explorer's File Menu - Backup and Restore: Backup SI Documents Hyperlink to the SI Explorer's File Menu - Backup and Restore: Restore Hyperlink to the SI Explorer's File Menu - Backup and Restore: Backup Masters

Include in Backup

The SectionA set of files within the Division of a Master or Job that covers specific aspects of construction files are automatically included in the backup.  If included in the Master, you can also choose to BackupA process used to backup a Job, Master, Supplemental Reference List, or Templates from the specified location (Drive or other device) the Processed files,  Word files, PDF files, Exported files or Other files.

Illustration Icon Indicating Important Information To NoteThe last selected options are retained for the next time the Master is backed up

Backup to (destination)

Is the location where the Master will be backed up.  You can either type the location directly in the field, or you can select theIllustration SI Explorer's Change Destination buttonChange Destination button to browse and select a new backup location.

Illustration Icon Indicating CautionAlways backup the Job to a different location other than where the Job currently resides, preferably on a separate drive.

Standard Windows Commands

Illustration SI Explorer's Dialog Box OK buttonThe OK button will execute and save the selections made on all of the tabs.

Illustration SI Explorer's Dialog Box Cancel buttonThe Cancel button will close the window without recording any selections or changes entered.

Illustration SI Explorer's Dialog Box Help buttonThe Help button will open the Help Topic for this window.

How To Use This Feature

Illustration Icon Indicating How To StepsHow to Backup a Master

  1. In the SpecsIntact Explorer

  2. Select the File menu and choose Backup and Restore or right-click on a Master and select Backup and Restore

  3. On the Master tab, select the Master to backup

  4. Under Include in Backup, select the files (Processed, PDF, Word, Other) to be included in the backup

  5. Under the Backup to (destination), enter the backup path or select the Change Destination button to select the drive and either create or select the backup folder

  6. Choose Select Folder

  7. Select OK

Additional Learning Tools

Illustration Icon Indicating eLearning ModulesWatch the Backup a Master eLearning module within Chapter 8 - Additional Tools and Techniques.

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