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--- setting_up_msupply:starting_for_first_time [2022/05/25 03:21] – [Creating a new data file from within mSupply] Mark Glover
+++ setting_up_msupply:starting_for_first_time [2022/05/30 01:53] (current) – [Creating a new data file] Mark Glover
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 ==== Creating a new data file ====
-=== Creating a new data file from within mSupply ===
+Create a new data file while opening mSupply:
-If you already have mSupply open //and logged in//:
-  - **File** > **New Data File...**
-  - Navigate to a convenient location.
-  - Assign a name to your data file
-  - Click the save button.
-  * mSupply will now start creating a new data file.
-  * On completion, you will be presented with a login window. Proceed to [[setting_up_msupply:starting_for_first_time#log-in_to_msupply|log in to mSupply]].
-{{ :tutorial:loginnew_drop.png?450 |}}
-=== Creating a new data file while opening mSupply ===
-To create a new data file while opening mSupply:
   - Quit mSupply if it is running.
-  - Start mSupply and then immediately hold down the "alt" key.  You will now be shown the following which has a number of radio buttons with the different options available:{{ tutorial:/new_file_option.jpg?450 }}
+  - Start mSupply and then <wrap em>immediately</wrap> hold down the **Alt** key.  You will now be shown the following dialogue box with a number of radio buttons with the different options available:{{ tutorial:/new_file_option.jpg?450 }}
-  - Choose the 3rd radio button **Create a new data file** . Another window will open where you can choose the location and name of your new data.
+  - Choose the 3rd radio button **Create a new data file**.
+  - Another window will open where you can choose the location and name of your new data.
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+  - You will be prompted for where to create the log file.  Generally, it is OK to put the log file in the same location as the data file.
-If you're opening mSupply for the first time on this machine, it is recommended to create the new data file while opening mSupply.
-</WRAP>
 ==== Default file location ====