FileBack PC 4.0 Main Window

The main FileBack PC window is where you control the majority of the operations within FileBack PC.  Backup jobs are created, and started, events are defined, and other configuration information is controlled.

Page Elements

• Window Title Bar: Displays the product name and version, and who whom the software is registered.  Also contains the minimize, maximize, and close boxes.  The minimize and maximize boxes function as they do in other applications.  The behavior of the close box, however, is controlled in Preferences / General.
   
•  Menu Bar: Provides a traditional way of controlling the majority of the features available within FileBack PC:
  
  
  • The File menu contains commands for to Open and Save the configuration file, Importing backup jobs from .FBBJ or .FBBT files, changing Preferences, or Minimizing or Exiting FileBack PC.
     
  • The Tasks menu contains the same tasks available on the Tasks tab page, plus a few others: Manage Encryption Keys to create, delete, or change file encryption keys used in backups, Enable/Disable Options to turn specific types of backups on or off, and View Email Outbox to view or delete pending outgoing email..
     
  • The Log menu offers the same options available on the Customize View / Filter button on the Status / Log tab page, plus an option to open old log files, or log files from other computers.
     
  • The Jobs menu contains options similar to those found on the Backup Jobs tab page.
     
  • The Backup menu provides numerous different ways to start backup jobs or groups, by name or by backup trigger options.
     
  • The Wizards menu provides quick access to six of the wizards available in  FileBack PC: You can create a New Backup Job, Restore backup files, Cleanup Destination Folders, request Technical Support, Order FileBack PC registration codes, or create a Deployment package for installing FileBack PC on other computers.
     
  • The Help menu contains links to help documentation or product support, information on how to purchase and to install registration codes, links to the Maximum Output Software and FileBack PC web sites, to check for product announcements or updates, and other information About FileBack PC.  
  
  
  
• Toolbar: This optional element of the FileBack PC window allows configuration files to quickly be opened or saved, to edit Preferences, start one or more backup groups or jobs.  It can also be customized with links to your own backup jobs, groups, and events.  Click a button to activate it, or right-click the toolbar and choose Customize Toolbar to change its contents.  Hovering your mouse over a button will pop up a window that displays its function.
   
•  Configuration Tab Pages are the main areas for setting up FileBack PC. 
   
  • Tasks: Perform basic tasks associated with setting up and using FileBack PC.
     
  • Status / Log: View current or past FileBack PC activity in an extensive color coded log.
     
  • Backup Jobs contains a list of the backup jobs currently available in FileBack PC.
     
  • Events allows events such as schedules and hardware changes to trigger backups and other actions.
     
  • Config Files provides a way to customize which configuration file loads with FileBack PC, and to include various backup job files as part of the configuration.
     
• (Optional) Tips pane: When FileBack PC detects situations which may require your intervention, a tips pane featuring black text on a yellow background may appear.  If there is an action to perform associated with the tip, clicking the tip will start that action.  Otherwise, you may click the Close button to dismiss the tip.
   
• Instant Help window: As you move your mouse pointer over the various menu options, buttons, and other visual elements of FileBack PC a description of their function will appear in the Instant Help window at the bottom of the main FileBack PC screen.  For full help on any feature in FileBack PC, press F1 to bring up this help document.