Attache Backup - Frequently Asked Questions

How is the data stored ?
Data is stored using the industry standard Zip file format. This means that many standard software packages, including Winzip, PKZip etc, can be used to examine the resultant backup file. Try doing that with other backup software !

Can I use CDs for backup ?
Yes. CDs can be used for backing up provided an appropriate UDF driver is installed. Nero's InCD UDF driver and Adaptec's DirectCD UDF driver are probably the most commonly available examples and both work well. When a suitable UDF driver is installed, a CD-RW or CD-R disk may be written to and read like a floppy disk. This allows Backup for Attache to function normally.
This simple CD-RW support in Windows XP is not suitable for use with Backup for Attache.

How big is the backup file ?
The Zip file format typically yields a compression ratio of about 4 to 1 for Attaché data. This means that if your data is 100 Mbytes, the backup file will be about 25 Mbytes.

Does Backup for Attaché support floppy disks ?
Yes!!  Backup for Attaché now supports disk spanning (new in ver 1.1.0) and hence it can be used with floppy disk sets.

How does Backup for Attaché find the Attaché Data ?
Backup for Attaché uses the Attaché datamap.dat file to identify the data directories to be backed up. 
So it always knows where to find the data.

Does Backup for Attaché recognise the ATBPW.INI file ?
Yes. Backup for Attaché will use the ATBPW.INI file if present to find the relevant Attaché datamap file.
This may be the case for Attaché installations which have migrated from Attaché5.

Does Backup for Attaché work with Catapult ?
Yes. Catapult uses the same datamap file format.
The Backup programmes should be installed in the Catapult directory.
 
Where are the Backup Job details stored ?
Job details are stored in the file backup.ini located in the programme directory.

Can I run multiple jobs from one Desktop Shortcut ?
Yes. Using the Create Shortcut function in the Actions menu you can select an unlimited number jobs to be run from the one Windows Shortcut.

Can I rename the original company directory before restoring ?
Yes. The Restore dialog allows for renaming the original directory. If renaming is selected, it will automatically suggest a new directory name consisting of the original name followed by the date.

Can I restore to another company ?
Yes. The Restore dialog allows for restoring to an alternate location. It allows restoring to either another Attaché company or to another directory.