
500-9041 v4.1
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If You Need to Transfer the Database to a Different PC
(perhaps when upgrading to a client-server system)
Typical Steps:
The PC that presently contains the
database is typically used as the MONITOR
AFx Director 'server' (or only) PC. If you
wish to use a
different
PC for this:
If upgrading from V3.2 or older: Start by
transferring a copy of the database
(
..\Data\MONITOR AFx Director.mdb
) to a
spare folder on the new PC, and then
continue with the software installation
(including converting the database).
If upgrading from V3.3 or Newer: In this
case, you
cannot
upgrade directly from a
backup from the previous/old version of
software. Choose one of the following
methods:
Method A:
Upgrade the Existing PC first:
A1) Upgrade the
existing/old
PC to the new
software level (including converting the
database);
A2) Perform a data-base backup, and transfer
the files (.BAK and .XDF) to the new PC
(any suitable folder);
A3) Install the new Director software on the new
PC;
A4) Perform a database restoral on the new
PC.
Method B:
Start with the old software on
the new PC:
B1) Perform a backup with the existing Director
software, and transfer the files (.BAK and
.XDF) to the new PC (any suitable folder);
B2) Install the
present/older
version of
MONITOR AFx Director software on the
new PC;
B3) Perform a database restoral using the
existing/older software;
B4) Upgrade to the new software level
(including converting the database).
Misc. Issues:
If the database is transferred to a different PC,
the 'activation key' (on the back of the PC)
must be transferred with it, and the software
licensing upgrade must be performed on that
PC (after upgrading the software as described
previously/above).
For details on upgrading your software licensing, refer
to "Software Activation and Licensing".
After transferring a database file to a new PC,
you must:
•
Go into each defined "Communications
Pool", and remove all devices
(on the left side
of the screen)
, and then delete all devices
(on
the right side of the screen)
.
Refer to:
Communication Pools for System Panels
•
Ensure the new/replacement modems
and/or "Direct-cable-connections" have
been:
+
Set up under Windows on the new PC, and;
+
Added through the communications software,
and;
+
Updated in any applicable "Communication
Pools".
Refer to:
"
New Installation? Try the Wizard!
", or
"Panel Connection Overview".
A "Could not make call" or "Serial Cable on COMx not
Available" error is an indication that the items above
have not been dealt with.
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