To backup a database

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1.Choose Backup Database from the File menu.
 
You see the 'Backup Database to' window.
2.Select the drive and folder where you want to backup the database to.
3.In the File name text box, type the name of the backup file.
 
By default, SoftCAT uses the same name as the database.
4.Click Save.
 
Follow the instructions SoftCAT gives you.

SoftCAT backs up the database to a standard zip file. Please note that SoftCAT only backs up the database itself, any external files (images, etc.) that the database links to are not backed up.