Creating new data files

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In order to start using Otobase for your organization's purpose, you must first create a new data file.

Note: Only the person logged in as the administrator can create a new data file.

To create a new data file

Double-click the Otobase icon.
The Password dialog appears.
Enter the user name administrator.
Enter the administrator password for the data file you were last using.
While holding down the Alt key (Windows) or Option key (Mac), click Connect to open Otobase.
On the Open data file dialog, select New...to open the Create a data file... dialog.
Browse to a location where you wish to save the new file.
In the Name field, type in a unique name for the new data file.
Click Save.

Related topics

Initial passwords for a structure file

Opening existing data files