Difference between revisions of "How to update BudgetLink to point to moved or renamed MYOB data file"

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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
So that BudgetLink knows how to connect to your MYOB data file it keeps a record of it's name and path. If the name and path of your MYOB data file changes then the only that BudgetLink know's about the change is if it's data connection record is updated


== Important ==
ODBClink keeps a record of your data file connection settings in order to connect to your data file. If the name and path of your data file changes, you will need to update ODBClink with the correct information.
It is important that when changing the data connection record that you browse to the same MYOB company file.
 
== How to update ODBClink to point to moved or renamed MYOB data file ==
 
# Start ODBClink;
# From the menu, click on the '''30. Settings''' workbook and then '''Data Files''';
# Click on the '''Manage Data Files''' button;
# Select the data file to edit and click '''Edit Data File''';
# Click the '''Browse''' button next to the '''Data File Path''' field, find your MYOB data file and click '''Open''';
# Click the '''Test''' button in the bottom-left corner to ensure it can connect successfully;
# Click '''OK''' on the Edit Data Files dialogue;
# Click '''Close''' on the Manage Data Files dialogue;
# Click the '''Get Data''' button;


== Procedure ==
=== Notes ===
# Go to the '''Data File Setup''' dialogue. See [[Changing how BudgetLink connects to your data file]] for more information;
# Click Browse at the '''Data File Path''' field and select the moved or renamed MYOB data file. Upon clicking '''Open''' then full path and name of the file should appear.
# Click OK
# Click Close


== Related ==
It is important that when changing the data connection record that you browse to the same MYOB company file.
# If changes have been made to the moved or renamed MYOB data file then run a [[Full Get Data]] process to retrieve the latest data
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