Franklin SDK-763, SDK-765 manual Linking Files

Linking Files Linking Files

Before you can merge or transfer files, you must first link them in pairs. When you link a pair of files, you create a con- nection between a BOOKMAN Sidekick file and a PC Sidekick file. Linking itself does not merge or transfer information from one file to another. Note: You only need to link the files that you want to merge or transfer.

There are three linking options:

•Linking Two Existing Files: This option links an existing BOOKMAN Sidekick file to an existing PC Sidekick file.

•Linking a New BOOKMAN Cardfile: This option links an existing PC Side- kick cardfile to a new BOOKMAN Sidekick cardfile.

•Linking a New PC Sidekick File: This option links an existing BOOKMAN Sidekick file to a new PC Sidekick file.

Note: You can only link expenses in the Sidekick 95 version or later, not in the Sidekick 2.0 version.

Caution: If your BOOKMAN Side- kick and your computer are not prop-

erly connected, you will not be able to link files. Read “Testing Your Connec- tion” for more information.

To Link Two Existing Files

1.On the BOOKMAN Sidekick Connectivity main window, click Link.

The Link Databases dialog box ap- pears. You can exit this window by clicking Cancel. This will remove all links currently selected in this window.

2.Click the Database Type pull down menu to select the type of file you want to link.

Note: This screen display and any oth- ers in “Using the Connectivity Soft- ware” were taken from Windows 3.1. If you are using Windows 95, or any

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