How to Move a Data File to Another Computer

At some point you'll be given a new computer and you realize you've got to bring your eForms data over from your old computer to your new one.

Here's how you can move your eForms data file with a minimum of trouble:

If You Have Access to Your Old Computer:

1. Start eForms on your old computer
2. Use the HELP > DIAGNOSTICS AND FILE LOCATIONS menu to open eForms' diagnostics dialog
3. Your last used data file is displayed on Line 1
   1. If the data file is on your old computer you will need to copy it to your new computer or to a network resource, then on your new computer use eForms' FILE > OPEN DATA FILE menu to browse to and open the data file; if the data file is already on a network resource then you can open it directly from your new computer without copying it first
   2. If the data file is on a network share use eForms' FILE > OPEN DATA FILE menu on your new computer to open the data file from its network location

If You Do Not Have Access to Your Old Computer:

1. eForms' data files are in the format filename.T##N, where ## is the two digit year for which the data file contains data
2. Search available backups and/or network locations for files with the appropriate T**N characters; eForms includes a search option under the TOOLS > FIND DATA FILES menu and your system administrator may have a good idea of where to begin your search
3. If a data file is found, you can either:
   1. Copy the data file to your new computer and use eForms' FILE > OPEN DATA FILE menu to open the data file from its location on your new computer; or
   2. If the data file is on a network share use eForms' FILE > OPEN DATA FILE menu on your new computer to open the data file from its network location

And you're finished!

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