Automatic Backup of Project Data
Scenario
You want to automate a backup of historical data using the using the Macro and Reaction Editor functions.
For specific example, see Creating a Reaction to Automatically Back Up the Project and History Database on Sunday Nights.
- A backup folder is available.
- You have enabled the Operational Status from Macro Backup History to run automatic backups. For more information, see Manual HDB Backup Using a Macro.
- System Browser is in Application View.
- Select Applications > Logics > Reactions.
- The Reactions Editor tab displays.
- Select Triggers > Time & Organization Mode expander and click Add.
- Click anywhere on the row.
- Additional fields to set the execution time display.
- Set the dates, days and time to execute the macro.
- From Output expander, open the Action expander.
- In System Browser, select the Manual navigation check box.
- Select Applications > Logics > Macros > Backups.
- Drag the Backup Online macro to the Action expander.
- Click Save As.
- Type the name and description in their respective fields.
- Click OK.
NOTE:
Since the older version is overwritten when creating the backup file, you must rename the backup file after creating it in order to retain multiple backup versions.