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:
- Close all Dental System applications;
- Run Dental System installer;
- 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:
- [backup file name].txt – a text file with time & date stamp;
- [backup file name]_version.xml – a file indicating the versions of the backed up applications;
- [backup file name].zip – ZIP archive containing all backed up data.
Orders from order directory (C:\3Shape by default) will not be backed up. You must do it manually, e.g. by copying the orders to an external drive.