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9.7. Does my database have to be on the same computer as EstiMate or the Multi-User Server?

Q:  I've just installed EstiMate and it created a default database.  I would like for the database to be stored on my server computer where it will be backed up.  Can I put the database there or does my database have to be on the same computer as EstiMate?

 

A:  Your EstiMate database can be located anywhere on your local network.  It does not have to be on the same machine as EstiMate or the  Multi-User Server, and can even be located on an external drive, or NAS.  The only thing you need to do to start a new database on a separate computer or drive is to create a new folder there, and then connect to it.

 

To begin:

• Close the database you are currently in (EstiMate icon > Close Database).

• From the Connect toolbar click "Connect To Local Folder" button.

• The Select Folder For Database window will appear.  Navigate to the location where you want your database to be to created.

• When you get there click directly on the folder you want to connect to.  If you would like to add a new folder at this location for you EstiMate database click the "Create New Folder" button at the top of this window.  Give the new folder a name and press Enter.

• Now click directly on the folder you want the database to be created in, and click the "OK" button.

• EstiMate will connect to that folder.  If there are no database files in that folder EstiMate will tell you that, and ask if you would like to create a database there.  Click "Yes" to begin creating a new database.

• When EstiMate is finished creating the new database it will open right up into it.