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Is it possible to import 2 or more version 1 databases into a newer version of ChurchWatch?

April 26, 2017churchwatch databases import newer possible version

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Is it possible to import 2 or more version 1 databases into a newer version of ChurchWatch?

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A. Yes it is and all versions beyond version 1 of ChurchWatch were/are able to handle multiple databases in a single installation of the program. It’s very powerful. Note that this process applies ONLY if you are importing FROM version 1. Here are the steps. We’ll assume the version 1 files and the new version x installation are on the same PC for simplicity. If not, you can just copy the entire version 1 folder(s) from the old computer to the new one temporarily: Step 1: Run the UPGRADE.EXE program found in the new ChurchWatch folder. When prompted, point it to the data in the SECOND church database – the one you don’t want to be the main church data. Import the data. Step 2: Run the new version of ChurchWatch, browse around and make sure the imported data is there. Step 3: Go to the SETUP->CHURCH page and click the button found there for creating a second church database. Enter a proper name for this second church database and make sure you check the “Copy Main Church Data” checkbox.