How to create backup using Dental System installer

If running Dental System installer of the same version on top of the existing installation or upgrading it to a higher version a backup will be created.

How to initiate backup creation:

1. Close all Dental System applications;
2. Run Dental System installer;
3. Choose installation/upgrade method: Standard if you want the backup to be created with default settings or Custom if you want to customize backup creation settings.

Types of backup:

• Full backup – includes database, settings, material files and library files backup. Always created during Standard installation/upgrade.
• Quick backup – includes database, settings and material files backup. Can be chosen during Custom installation/upgrade.

Backup file location:

The backup file will be created by default in C:\3shape\backup. File location can be changed during Custom installation.

Files created in the selected backup folder:

As a result of backup creation you get 3 files:

1. [backup file name].txt – a text file with time & date stamp;
2. [backup file name]_version.xml – a file indicating the versions of the backed up applications;
3. [backup file name].zip – ZIP archive containing all backed up data.