How to Copy Live Company Data to Practice Data for Testing and Training Use
KB Article #:
105780
Summary:
How to Copy Live Company Data to Practice Data for Testing and Training Use
Description:
ComputerEase has a utility that allows a user to copy the live data into a practice directory. Each time the system is updated and the data is on a different release date, the practice data will need to be updated. During the update, the live data is converted, where practice is not.
For step-by-step instructions, see attached
Therefore, each time a system update is done, a copy live to practice will need to be executed.
 
Create a desktop shortcut icon for copydata application in your computer:
  • From the CE Main Menu, click on Help > About, then copy the folder path for Network Installed From by highlighting and pressing Ctrl+C on your keyboard.
  • Open Windows File Explorer, then press Alt+D, then press Ctrl+V to paste the copied folder path into the address bar. Press Enter key to continue.
  • Look for copydata (or copydata.exe) from the files list
  • Right-click on it
  • Select Send To > Desktop (Create Shortcut)
Double click on copydata icon from your desktop: Make sure you keep the checkmark on Overwrite All Files? Box. No need to Copy Attachments, so keep that box unchecked
KB# 105780
 
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