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This topic explains:

  • how to restore equipment data

Application backup procedure creates two backup files:

  • FDB file: contains all your equipment data. You can restore data from this file.
  • ZIP file: is a compressed (zipped) file that includes all files and sub-folders from "C:/handy_et/data/" (report, label, configuration, customization, image files)


equipment, restore data

On the Backup tab, click Restore Database.

In the Open File window select the backup file from the list (fdb files, file names include date in the following format YYYYMMDD), click Open to finish.

How to move equipment database to a new computer:

  1. Install Handy Equipment/Tool Tracking on the new computer.
  2. Move two files created by backup procedure to a corresponding backup folder on the new computer.
  3. Run Restore Database.
  4. Run Restore Data Folder.


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Question: I need to export the entire data base from one PC to another PC. Is that possible?

Answer: Use backup and restore features.


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