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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 Gloversetting_up_msupply:starting_for_first_time [2022/05/30 01:43] – [Creating a new data file] Mark Glover
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 ==== Creating a new data file ==== ==== Creating a new data file ====
  
-=== Creating a new data file from within mSupply === +Create a new data file while opening mSupply:
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-If you already have mSupply open //and logged in//: +
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-  - **File** > **New Data File...** +
-  - Navigate to a convenient location. +
-  - Assign a name to your data file +
-  - Click the save button. +
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-  * 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]]. +
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-{{ :tutorial:loginnew_drop.png?450 |}} +
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-=== Creating a new data file while opening mSupply === +
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-To create a new data file while opening mSupply:+
  
   - Quit mSupply if it is running.   - 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 which has 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. 
-<WRAP center round tip 60%> +  - 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. +
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 ==== Default file location ==== ==== Default file location ====
  • Last modified: 2022/05/30 01:53
  • by Mark Glover