SI Explorer File Menu - Backup and Restore: Backup Jobs
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SI Explorer File Menu - Backup and Restore: Backup Jobs

 

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  1. Include in Backup
  2. Backup to (destination)
  3. Standard Windows Commands
  4. Using This Feature
    1. How to Backup a Job
  5. Additional Learning Tools
  6. Technical Support Information

 

 

This command can be executed from the SI Explorer's File Menu command, or Right-click Menu.

 

This function allows you to BackupA process used to backup a Job, Master, Supplemental Reference List or Templates from the specified location (Drive or other device) the selected Job.  The backup feature creates a zipped backup which compresses all the files into a single file (JobName_J.zip), requiring less space

 

Illustration Icon Indicating How To StepsClick the tabbed commands on the image below to see how to use each function.

 

Illustration SI Explorer's File Menu - Backup and Restore: Jobs Tab   

Include in Backup

The SectionA set of files within the Division of a Master or Job that covers specific aspects of construction. files are automatically included in the backup.  If included in the Job, you can also choose to backup the Processed files,  Word files, PDF files, Exported files or Other files.

 

Illustration Icon Indicating Important Information To NoteThe last selected options are retained for the next time the Job is backed up

Backup to (destination)

Is the location where the Job will be backed up.  You can either type the location directly in the field, or you can select theIllustration SI Explorer's Change Destination ButtonChange Destination Button to browse and select a new backup location.

 

Illustration Icon Indicating CautionAlways BackupA process used to backup a Job, Master, Supplemental Reference List or Templates from the specified location (Drive or other device) the Job to a different location other than where the Job currently resides, preferably on a separate drive.

 

Standard Windows Commands

Illustration SI Explorer's Dialog Box OK ButtonThe OK Button will execute and save the selections made on all of the tabs.

 

Illustration SI Explorer's Dialog Box Cancel ButtonThe Cancel Button will close the dialog box without recording any selections or changes entered.

 

Illustration SI Explorer's Dialog Box Help ButtonThe Help Button will open the Help Topic for this dialog box.

 

 

Illustration Icon Indicating How To StepsUsing This Feature

How to Backup a Job

  1. From the SpecsIntact Explorer

  2. Select the File Menu and choose Backup and RestoreA process used to bring back a backed-up Job, Master, or Supplemental Reference List from the specified location (Drive or other device) to the SpecsIntact system. or right-clickTo press the right button of a mouse and release it to open a menu on a Job and select Backup and Restore

  3. From the Jobs Tab, select the Job to backup (located in the top pane)

  4. Under Include in Backup, select the files (Processed, PDF, Word, Other) you want to backup with your Job

  5. Under the Backup to (destination), enter the backup path or select the Change Destination Button to select the drive and either create and/or select the backup folder

  6. Choose Select Folder

  7. Select OK

Additional Learning Tools

Illustration Icon Indicating eLearning ModulesWatch the Backup a Job eLearning Module within Chapter 8 - Additional Tools and Techniques.

 

 

Users are encouraged to visit the SpecsIntact Website's Help Center for access to all of our User Tools, including eLearning Modules (video tutorials), printable Guides, Knowledge Base containing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Technical Notes and Release Notes, and Web-Based Help.  For additional support, contact the SpecsIntact Technical Support Desk at (321) 867-8800 or KSC-SpecsIntact@mail.nasa.gov.