# Restore tables from Backup

## Advanced option – use with caution

This window is displayed by clicking on the Restore files option in the Files menu

It is used to replace entire data files in the data directory with the version in a backup directory.

This can result in the loss of recent changes, so should only be used in cases where the current data file has been corrupted or contains too many mistakes to correct manually.

If you do use this option, then you need to reindex immediately after restoring the files, since the index files are not backed up to save time and space. Also you may need to delete some of the export records if they relate to records that have effectively been removed by replacing the files. It may also be a good idea to re-export affected records – eg manifests.

This form is modal. You must close it before you can access other forms or the menu

1. Select the back up day to restore.

2. Select the tables to restore from the left list by moving them to the right list.
> moves the highlighted items
>> moves them all.
Double clicking also moves the item.
< and << move them back.

Document RestoreTables.htm