To setup the backup module select File>xDataBackup Manager The xDataBackup Manager screen below is displayed.
Backup Settings:
Backup Folder - If you select the "default" option your backup data will be stored in the C:\TurboSystemsCo, LLC\VidLibPlus\backup folder. If you select the "Other" option, you can select the location to store the backup file by typing in the location (in the Folder for backup field) or using the lookup button beside the Folder for backup field to select a location. The program cannot backup data to a CD or DVD drive.
Date format in Filename - select one of the data format options. The date format is used as part of the filename. We recommend that you do not select the "Generate unique name(for compatible with 8.3 names). More on this later.
Filename Prefix: Enter VLP
FileName delimiter: Use the default or select any from the drop down list.
Compression level: 9 is the maximum compression level (i.e. smallest backup file); 1 is no compression (.i.e. the files are backed up without being compressed). Recommended level is 9.
Below is an example backup filename:
BLP-10192007-1341-M.zip
The naming convention is designed so you can easily identify when the backup was made (date and time) and the method use to backup the file. See explanation of the example below:
BLP = Book Librarian Plus
10192007 = Oct 19, 2007
1341 = 1:41 PM the time is in hours and minutes. The hours are military time (i.e. 24 hour clock). Click for 24 Hour Conversion table.
M = manual backup
B = automatic at program start-up
E = automatic at program end
DAY = automatic once a day
Use Automatic Backup: When this is unchecked (manual backup) you can only backup your data by selecting File>Manual Backup or by clicking on 
icon on the Toolbar.
If you check the Use Automatic Backup box the Automatic Backup Button is enabled.
Click the Automatic Backup Button and you will see the screen below:
When: "Once per day" option will back up the program only one time per day. "On each start of the program" option the program will backup up the data each time the program is run.
[ ] At Program Start - the data will be automatically backed up when the program starts. If the "Once per day" option is checked, the data will only be backed up the first time the program starts doing a 24 hour period. If the "On each start of the program" option is checked, the data will be backed up every time you start the program.
[ ] At program End - the data will be automatically backed up just prior to exiting the program. If the "Once per day" option is checked, the data will only be backed up the first time the program is shutdown doing a 24 hour period. If the "On each start of the program" option is checked, the data will be backed up every time you exit the program.
[ ] Smart Backup (if data has been changed) - data will only be backed up if some of your data is changed.
[ ] Show "Bulb" Icon. If this option is checked a light bulb 
is displayed on the toolbar. The bulb is unlighted if no data has changed. If data has changed in the database, the bulb will display as lighted 
on the tool bar.
[ ] Automatic deleting old backup files. If this option is checked you can have the backup files deleted based on time or by the number of files both of which can be set by the user.
You should only use the above option if you are backing up the data to a folder on your hard drive.
[ ] The request for Automatic Backup. If this option is not checked, the automatic backup of your data will take place with out your intervention at program start-up or end. If this option is checked you will be give a chance to cancel the backup.