Daktronics CARS - Manual (Page 9)

To make a backup, use the DOS COPY command to copy the files in your CARS directory onto a
floppy disk or to another directory on the C: drive.
3. Place the CARS diskette in drive A or B.
4. Change the current drive to the drive selected by typing the one of the following commands at
the prompt: A: or B:
5. Run the installation script by typing the following command at the prompt: INSTALL
WARNING: The installation program will delete the qualifying and elimination data for the
current event. Do not install this software when an event has been started but not finished.
6. Follow the directions on the screen to complete the installation.
7. When the installation is complete, the script will print the message “installation complete”
followed by instructions to reset the printer type, track, and event names. Do this from CARS.
8. Note: With version 5.0, the file format for the SYSTEM.DAT file has changed. The
installation program will delete the existing SYSTEM.DAT field and the CARS software will
create a new one when it starts up. You will have to select your printer and enter the event
name, track name, ad sponsors, and IHRA track and division IDs
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