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==Database files== | ==Database files== | ||
Before starting, it is recommended to backup the database (see [[How to Backup User Data]]). The first step is to copy the files themselves: | Before starting, it is recommended to backup the database (see [[How to Backup User Data]]). | ||
The first step is to '''copy the files''' themselves: | |||
<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': See [[How to Reduce Database Size]] to fill less space on another drive before moving the database files. </div> | <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': See [[How to Reduce Database Size]] to fill less space on another drive before moving the database files. </div> | ||
Starting from MultiCharts 8.7 version, the location of Database files can be found and copied in MultiCharts Main Menu click File, select Preferences, click Directories tab. After it: | Starting from '''MultiCharts 8.7 version''', the location of Database files can be found and copied in MultiCharts. In the Main Menu click File, select Preferences, click Directories tab. After it: | ||
# Click '''Windows Start''' button. | # Click '''Windows Start''' button. | ||
# For Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 paste Databases path into the Search field. | # For Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 paste Databases path into the Search field. | ||
For Windows XP click Search, then For Files and Folders. | For Windows XP click Search, then For Files and Folders. | ||
# Press '''Enter'''. | # Press '''Enter'''. | ||
# In the popped up window make a copy of the Database folder with all its contents. | # In the popped up window make a copy of the Database folder with all its contents. | ||
# Paste the copy of the database to new location.<br> | # Paste the copy of the database to new location.<br> | ||
The second step is to change the Databases path in MultiCharts: | |||
# Run MultiCharts. | # Run MultiCharts. | ||
# In the Main Menu go to File. | # In the Main Menu go to File. |