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90 Chapter 9 Backing Up and Restoring Information
Creating a Backup File
When you create a Bento backup file, you create a copy of the data that is in Bento.
It’s a good idea to back up your Bento data before you make extensive changes, such
as importing data, deleting libraries, or significantly changing forms.
To create a backup file:
1 Choose File > Back Up Bento Data.
2 Use the default name and location or type a name and location for the backup file.
3 Click Save.
4 (Optional) If you display Address Book and iCal application data in Bento, you should
back up the data in those applications next. The Bento backup file does not include
data from those applications.
Reverting from a Backup File
When you revert data from a Bento backup file, you replace the data that is in Bento
with the contents of the Bento backup file. Any additions you have made in Bento
since you created the backup file are lost. Any deleted records are recovered.
To revert data from a backup file:
1 (Optional) If you display Address Book and iCal application data in Bento, you should
restore the data from those applications’ backup files first. The Bento backup file does
not include data from those applications.
2 Choose File > Revert to Bento Backup and locate the backup file.
3 Click Open.
4 When Bento displays a confirmation dialog, click Continue. Bento loads the contents
of the Bento backup file.