Backing up your data
You can back up your database, saving a compressed copy of it somewhere on your computer. Back up regularly to ensure that you always have a recent copy of your data, just to prevent unforeseen problems where data is lost or damaged. It is wise to keep a backup of your database on external media, such as a CD-RW or DVD-RW.
You can manually create a backup or adjust the preferences to automatically backup on quit.
To manually backup your data
- Choose File > Backup.
- Navigate to the folder in which you want to save the backup.
- If you wish, type a name for the backup file in the "Backup to" field.
- Click Backup.
Billings makes a backup of your database in the chosen location.
To set up Billings for automatic backups
- Choose Billings > Preferences.
- Click General.
- Under Backup, select the "Automatically backup on quit" checkbox.
- Specify whether you wish to backup always/once a day/once a week.
All automatic backups are stored in Home folder > Library > Application Support > Billings > Backup.
Billings backups are compressed. In order to access the contents of the backup, double click the backup file (with the extension .tar.gz) and Mac OS X will decompress it, leaving a folder called "Database."