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4.115. How do I move my data files to a different location?

How do I move my data files to a different location? I want to have them stored on a different drive so that it will free up more space on my "C:" drive.

Here is the procedure.

1. Close EstiMate.
2. Decide what drive or location you want the data files to go.
3. Open Windows explorer and navigate to the destination target (the location where you want to move the files to).
4. Open a 2nd Windows explorer window and navigate to the current location of the data files. In most cases the location will be: C:\Program Files\EstiMate\Data.
5. Highlight the data folder and select Edit > copy from the Windows Explorer menu bar.
6. Click over to the destination location window (the window you opened in step 3.)
7. Select Edit > Paste from the menu bar. The folder will paste into the target location.
8. Open EstiMate. Click File > Network setup.
9. Click the select link and navigate to the data files in the new location.
10. Press Ok twice. EstiMate will now use the data in the new location.

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4.115. How do I move my data files to a different location?

How do I move my data files to a different location? I want to have them stored on a different drive so that it will free up more space on my "C:" drive.