About backing up data files

When asked whether a iCMTGIS PRO TestFlight tester backed up his data files, he replied, “I did buy the program awhile back, do I still need to save the files?” (He is using the app with his Juniper systems Geode.)

It is always a good idea to save the data files to your PC from time to time, as some glitches either in the app, in the iOS or in the device itself (such as low battery power) could result in a crash that corrupts the data files. The procedure is outlined in an earlier blog post: https://icmtgis.wordpress.com/2013/11/04/back-up-your-job-data-to-pc/

To be on the safe side, some users also save a back-up copy of their job data on the device itself. You would use the “SAVE AS” function to save the data under a different file name. Beware, though, that after doing so, you should open the original data file to continue working with it. Otherwise, any newly added data would be saved to the back-up file. To check into which file you are currently working with, select MENU > Job > Current Job to see the file name displayed.

Have a Happy New Year!