Desktop
Setting up the Desktop Network Edition
PetLinx Desktop can be used on multiple computers at the same location, as long as the computers are connected on the same local network i.e. using the same router or wifi connection. In this scenario, one of the computers hosts the database (known ...
Transferring to a new Computer
Please follow these steps to transfer the Desktop Single or Desktop Network (database server) versions to a new computer: On your old computer, take a backup of your PetLinx database using the PetLinx Database Manager program. Backup the database ...
The Auto Backup Feature
The auto backup feature makes backups of your database while you work in PetLinx, and stores them on your hard drive or network. By default this is turned on when you use PetLinx for the first time, and will make a backup of your database every 4 ...
Restoring the Database
You can restore a copy of the PetLinx database from a previous backup using the PetLinx Database Manager program. This restored database will overwrite your existing PetLinx database, so you need to be absolutely sure you wish to do it. You should ...
Backing up the Database
The AutoBackup feature of PetLinx makes backups of your database while you work. You can also do ad-hoc backups using the PetLinx Database Manager program as follows: Make sure everyone has quit out of PetLinx first. Then in Windows, open the ...