Quick Start

This section explains the procedures you should follow to begin using SmartBackup.

Tip Tip:
To learn more about the SmartBackup user interface click here.

SmartBackup runs in the background and copies files at predefined intervals. It starts when you start Windows but you can change this behavior on the Preferences - Startup and Shutdown dialog.

Click the SmartBackup icon in the Windows System Tray.

When you double-click the icon, the SmartBackup main window opens.

 

1. Create a new SmartBackup project by clicking "New Project" button on the toolbar or selecting "Project" -> "New..." from the menu (alternatively, you can press the "INSERT" key on your keyboard).


The Project Properties dialog window for the newly created backup project will appear.



2. Select a name for your backup project. For example, type "My Documents", but this may be anything you like.


Click on the next dialog tab (Backup Type) to continue with your project settings.



3. Choose backup type from the list:

Tip:
To learn more about a specific backup type click on the appropriate graphic above.



4. Type or select (using the Browse... button) a source folder containing the files you plan to back up. Press corresponding label if you need to add Multiple Source Folders to your backup Project.





5. Type the name of destination folder where your backup copy will be saved.


Tip:
You can use Folder Expansion Variables in Source/Destination and Archive folder names.
  Note:
This example shows the incremetal backup technique, but if you prefer to use a single backup folder you can define a permanet folder name for your backup (for example, g:\Backups\My Documents\).


6. Edit the File Filter list.
      If you need an exact backup copy of the source folder files, leave the default filter setting (Include files matching the wildcard: '*.*').




7. Choose whether your files are to be updated daily, weekly, hourly or otherwise. You can also make backups every time you log in and use many other scheduling options.


  Tip:
Choose "Run Manually" if you don't want any schedule for the task.



8. You can also specify additional project options. When finished, press OK to close the Project Properties dialog box.



THAT'S ALL.


Above we have described the most basic features of SmartBackup to get you started. However, SmartBackup offers much more. Please read the documentation to learn more about the powerful features of SmartBackup and discover how you can customize it to suit your preferences!


See also:
      Purchasing Information
      Project Properties
      System Requirements
      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)


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