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3. In the Test Sort Order box, select the method that you want to use to sort the tests in the

protocols.

4. Click Save.

Archive

Use the settings on the Archive tab to set options for backing up, exporting and restoring
files.

To archive a file:

1. In the File Type list, click the file type you want to archive.

2. Click the files you want to archive in the list below the Archive Folder box (this list

displays all files of the selected file type in the internal database).

3. In the Archive Folder box, verify the location to which you want to archive the file. To

change the location, click Browse, then navigate to the new location and click OK.

NOTE: If you change the default archive location, you will need to ensure

that the Archive Folder box reflects that same location when you
import those archived files.

4. Select Keep data after archive if you want to keep the file in the list after archiving rather

than deleting it.

5. If you have selected Batches in the File Type list, select Exclude Raw data files if you

wish to exclude the raw data from archiving.

6. Click Archive at the bottom right corner of the tab. A progress bar displays, then the

Archive Successful dialog box opens. Click OK.

To add a previously archived file back into the database:

1. In the File Type list, click the file type you want to import.

2. Click Browse and navigate to the archived file location if you previously changed the

location in the Archive Folder box.

3. Click Import. An Import Complete dialog box displays after the files have imported. All

archived files of the type selected in the File Type list will now display in the list below the
Archive Folder box, and be available for use with xPONENT.

4. Click OK.

To back up all xPONENT data and settings:

1. Click Backup. A Warning dialog box displays.

2. Click OK to continue with the backup. A progress bar displays.

NOTE: The backup file outputs by default to C:\Documents and

Settings\All Users\Documents\Backup\xPONENT.zip

To restore the system using a backup file:

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