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Can I create a backup copy of my database?

Friday, December 14th, 2007

During this week’s Introduction to RefWorks training course we were asked if it’s possible to create a backup copy of your database. The answer is yes! Here’s how:

  • Log-in to RefWorks
  • Select Tools on the top toolbar followed by Backup/Restore
  • By default, Include References is selected. If you don’t want to include your references, deselect this option.
  • By default, Include RSS Feeds is selected. If you don’t want to include your RSS Feeds, deselect this option.
  • By default, all custom Output Styles are selected. You can deselect any or all custom output styles.
  • Click on Perform Backup.
  • Save the file (leaving the file extension as it is).

To restore your backup copy:

  • Select Tools on the top toolbar followed by Backup/Restore.
  • Select the Restore radio button.
  • Browse for your backup file.
  • Select Include References, Include Output Styles and Include RSS Feeds as necessary.
  • Click on Perform Restore.

Please note that restoring a backup copy will overwrite any references that you have in your database and overwrite any output styles that share the same names.

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