Invoking the iCDB Project Backup Utility

When you invoke the iCDB Project Backup utility, you are prompted to select a backup container that points to a set of backups for your project. The backup container can be a project’s .prj file, the project’s ProjectBackup/backups sub-directory, or a single zipped backup file.

Procedure

  1. Invoke the iCDB Project Backup Utility as follows:

    • Windows: Start > All Programs > PADS <version> > System Tools > iCDB Project Backup <version>

  2. In the Open backup storage dialog box, select the type of storage container you want to open in the Type field. If you select any type other than Project file, the following Project Backup features are not available:

    • Project > Clean up

    • Backup > Settings

    • Backup > Persistent

    • Backup > Create backup

    • The Project is in use indicator in the status bar

    • The Connected clients window is empty.

    • You cannot send messages to iCDB Clients.

    The Project Backup types are:

    • Project file (.prj): You can manage all the backups that have been created for the project.

    • Backup directory: You can manage multiple backup files (*.zip) created with Archiver.

      Note: When you restore an Archiver backup, you are prompted to restore it to a new location. You cannot overwrite the existing project.

    • Backup file (.zip): You can manage a single backup file (*.zip) created with Archiver. See link and notes in the previous bullet item.

  3. Enter the container’s location in the Location field.
  4. Click OK. The iCDB Project Backup utility appears.
Parent Topic: iCDB Project Backup