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🔄DataBase Transfer

🔄 Transferring Database Across Different Devices

This guide is for users moving to a new computer and wanting to bring their existing Glowie database with them. Follow the steps below for a smooth transfer.

🧰 What You’ll Need

  • A USB drive (32 GB recommended)

  • Access to both the old and new computer

  • Basic file navigation

📦 Step-by-Step Guide

1. Backup Your Database

  1. Open any module in Glowie on your old computer.

  2. Click the Data button at the bottom left.

  3. In the Database Manager, go to the Convert dropdown.

  4. Click Backup.

  5. Close all modules and restart your PC to finalize the backup.

📁 Locate Your Database Folder

  1. Press Windows + S and type:

    %appdata%

  2. Click the AppData folder in the results.

  3. Navigate into or up to AppData > Local.

  4. Find the folder called:

    BasDatabases

🔍 If you don’t see “Local,” click on the “AppData” breadcrumb to go up a directory.

💾 Copy Your Database to USB

  1. Plug in your USB drive.

  2. Drag and drop the entire BasDatabases folder into the USB.

  3. Once it finishes, eject the USB safely.

💻 Transfer to the New Computer

  1. On your new device, follow the same steps to reach:

    AppData > Local

  2. If there's already a BasDatabases folder, delete or replace it.

  3. Paste the one from your USB into the same location.

🗃️ Optional: Restore a Backup File

If you backed up using the Convert > Backup option:

  1. Copy the dated backup file from your USB.

  2. Navigate to:

    C:\Users\[YourName]\AppData\Local\BasDatabases\Database.31838\(DATE_BACKUPED)

  3. Paste the file there.

  4. Open any Glowie module → click Data → go to Convert → click Restore.

Got it — here’s the updated section for the Glowie Database Manager, now including the new backup/restore instructions with your screenshot:

🧩 Optional: Restore by Database Tab

You can now Backup or Restore your entire database with one click.

Options Available:

  • Automatic Backups: Enable/disable regular backups.

  • Backup Interval: Choose how often it auto-saves (default: 7 days).

  • Auto-Clear Backups: Delete old backups after a set number.

  • Backup Database: Save a snapshot of your current database.

  • Restore Database: Revert to a previous backup instantly.

📝 Use Case: If you're moving Database to a new device or reinstalling, use the Backup Database option on your original machine, then Restore Database after setting up on your new environment.

☁️ Cloud Transfer Option (OneDrive)

You can also use OneDrive (or any cloud service) to move your database:

  • Sign in to the same Microsoft account on both devices.

  • Upload your BasDatabases folder to OneDrive on your old computer.

  • Download it from OneDrive on your new computer and place it in the correct AppData > Local location.

⚠️ Free OneDrive accounts only include 5 GB of storage, which may not be enough.

☁️ Google Drive Transfer Tutorial

Prefer Google Drive? Here's how:

  1. On your old computer, open your browser and go to https://drive.google.com

  2. Drag and drop the entire BasDatabases folder into your Google Drive.

  3. Wait for it to upload completely.

  4. On your new computer, log into the same Google account and download the folder.

  5. Move the downloaded folder to:

    C:\Users\[YourName]\AppData\Local\

  6. If prompted, replace the existing BasDatabases folder (or delete it beforehand).

✅ Final Notes

  • Works fine from Windows 10 → 11, or Windows 11 → 10.

  • Restart Glowie after copying the files.

  • Don’t open modules while transferring to avoid any data conflicts.

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