Macintosh File Management

The following help information is designed to walk you through the process of copying or moving Torgo Software on the Macintosh platform.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

How Records Are Saved

The program is stored (with your records) on your computer.
(You do not need to be connected to our web site or the Internet to use it.)

All records are automatically saved and stored in the original program's database files.

Once you create a "New Form" or use the "Duplicate / Update" feature
the New forms are automatically saved along with the existing records, which are unaffected.

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Making a Backup Copy

Do not copy the installer file.

To make a copy of the program (with its records), you will need a form of external media that is large enough to hold several megabyes of data, such as a CD-R, Zip disk or USB key drive. A floppy disk drive will not be sufficient.

You can follow these steps:

On the Existing Computer:

  1. The Program(s) in question are installed to your desktop.
    Look for a folder with the same name as the Program you want to copy.
  2. Copy the entire software Folder to your backup location or device.
    (CD-R, Zip disk or USB key drive, etc)
    The easiest way to copy is to:
    • Insert a blank CD-R or Zip disc, or connect the USB key drive.
      (Follow the manufacturer's instructions for preparing to copy)
    • Open a Finder window by clicking the "Finder" icon in your Dock, if needed.
    • Click the icon in the Finder window that represents your backup location or device.
    • Drag-and-drop the software Folder into the folder for your backup location.

To Verify your Backup:

  1. Eject the backup disk or disconnect the backup device.
    Note: Follow all manufacturer's disconnect instructions.
  2. Insert the backup disk or connect the backup device to the same or a different computer.
  3. Open a Finder window by clicking the "Finder" icon in your Dock, if needed.
  4. Open (double-click) the backup disk or device.
    Locating the software Folder on your backup disk or device verifies a successful backup.

NOTE: You cannot run the program from the backup disc.

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Copy to Another Computer

Do not copy the installer file.

To make a copy of the program (with its records), you will need a form of external media that is large enough to hold several megabyes of data, such as a CD-R, Zip disk or USB key drive. A floppy disk drive will not be sufficient.

You can follow these steps:

On the Existing Computer:

  1. The Program(s) in question are installed to your desktop.
    Look for a folder with the same name as the Program you want to copy.
  2. Copy the entire software Folder to your backup location or device.
    (CD-R, Zip disk or USB key drive, etc)
    The easiest way to copy is to:
    • Insert a blank CD-R or Zip disc, or connect the USB key drive.
      (Follow the manufacturer's instructions for preparing to copy)
    • Open a Finder window by clicking the "Finder" icon in your Dock, if needed.
    • Click the icon in the Finder window that represents your backup location or device.
    • Drag-and-drop the software Folder into the folder for your backup location.

Copy To The New Computer:

  1. Insert the disk or connect the device to the new machine.
  2. Open a Finder window by clicking the "Finder" icon in your Dock, if needed.
  3. Open (double-click) the backup disk or device.
  4. Drag-and-drop the software Folder from your backup location to the Desktop,
    or to the Drive or Folder of your choice.

NOTE: You cannot run the program from the backup disc.

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Networking

Do not copy or use the Installer file.

After purchasing and entering your unlock code, move a copy of the program to all machines that will run the software, including the server. Make sure that the copy moved to the server is moved to a Shared Folder.

To move the software to the Server:

  • The Program(s) in question are installed to your dektop.
    Look for a folder with the same name as the Program you want to copy.
  • Copy the entire software Folder to your Shared folder.

To move the software to the Client Machines:

  • Open your Shared folder.
  • Drag the program from your Shared folder and
  • Drop the program folder into your Hard drive or desktop.

After installation, each system can access either its personal records or the records on the server edition.

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"Lost" Program

To find your software, enter the Finder and
type command-F.
In the Find dialog box,
select Search in: "Everywhere" and
Name contains the title of the software.

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Create an Alias On Your Desktop

Single click the Program Application Icon or Program Folder Icon.
From the computer's File Menu select "Make Alias".
Drag the newly created Alias folder to your desktop.

The Alias will connect you to the program and your records.

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