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120 Chapter 10 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, iCal, and iPhoto 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.
Restoring from a Backup File
When you restore 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 restore data from a backup file:
1 (Optional) If you display Address Book, iCal, and iPhoto application data in
Bento, you should restore the data from those applications’ archive (Address
Book) or backup (iCal) or Time Machine (iPhoto) files first. The Bento backup
file does not include data from those applications.
2 Choose File > Restore from 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.