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Import DataImport data exported from other programs.

 

Import DonorsImport just Donors from a range or text of Dbase files.

 

Backup Copy a backed-up version of your database, which contains all of your current data, to a diskette, a subdirectory on your hard drive, a writeable CD, a USB memory key, etc.

 

Backup Reminder FrequencyAllows you to set the frequency at which you are reminded to backup your database. This defaults to Weekly, and the reminders occur just as you are exiting the program.

 

RestoreBring back a backed-up database from a diskette or subdirectory on your hard drive etc., overwriting your current database.

 

Restore Old Database (DONATION3.DB)  Allows you to restore a database file from older versions of DONATION (version 2.70b or earlier), then have that file converted to the new database format.

 

ValidateCheck that your data has not been damaged in any way, e.g. by turning off your computer while it is working on something.

 

Delete Old DataDelete data that is over 2 years old.

 

Delete All DataDeletes all data from your database, so that you are starting over with a new empty database.

 

Copy Missing DonorsAllows you to copy missing donors and categories from one year to another.

 

Merge Duplicate DonorsAllows you to merge duplicate donors.

 

Switch DatabasesSwitch to using a database for another organization, or create a new database.

 

SQL SelectCreate simply formatted ad-hoc reports and data extractions using SQL Select statements.

 

For backups, validation, and deleting old data, see the section on Database Maintenance.