Applies to: DVMAX v7.0.12 and higher

Purpose: The single user version of DVMAX does not have a built-in automatic backup. A backup of the data is done by saving a copy of the datafile on an external device, such as an external hard drive or flash drive. The steps below will outline the steps to take for this process.

*Single User refers to a DVMAX configuration that does not utilize a server workstation. If you have a server workstation, refer to the information in the following document:

• Backup Configuration for DVMAX

Take a copy of the datafile

1. Quit out of DVMAX on the workstation. **This is necessary to avoid any potential data loss.
2. Navigate to the DVMAX Datafile folder
   1. Typical Path for Windows - C:/DVMAXDatabaseFiles/DVMAXDataFolder
   2. Typical Path Macintosh - Macintosh HD:Documents:DVMAXDatabaseFiles:DVMAXDataFolder
3. Users on v7.0.12 should copy the files ending with:
   
   1. .4dd
   2. .4dr
   3. .4ds (if available)
4. Users on v7.5 and higher should copy the files ending with:
   1. .4dd
   2. .4dr
   3. .4DIndx
   4. .4DSyncData
   5. .4DSyncHeader
   6. .Match
   7. .4ds (if available)
5. Paste these files on your external backup location

NOTE:  If you are using the DVMAX Attachments/Imaging feature, the DVMAXImagesFolder will also need to be backed up separately/manually.