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== Overview ==

The purpose of this article is to provide the necessary steps to duplicate and divide an existing workspace.

It is aimed at users who have upgraded to the latest version of DirectDebitsLink and now want to make use of workspaces.

== Understanding Workspaces ==

The purpose of workspaces is to allow for different configurations. Each configuration would represent a single client or company group. Each configuration is kept separate with their own [[Data Files]],  configurations, etc.

Each workspace will have it's own folder, it's own series of databases, data warehouses, backups, logs, etc.

Workspaces are typically stored within the '''\DirectDebitsLink\Workspaces\''' folder where DirectDebitsLink was installed.

== Duplicating and dividing existing workspaces ==

To duplicate and divide an existing workspace, follow these steps.

# Using '''Windows Explorer''', find the original workspace folder to duplicate;
# '''Copy and paste''' the whole workspace folder;
# '''Rename''' the new folder to a more meaningful name;
# Using DirectDebitsLink's menu, select'''30. Settings''' and then'''Workspaces''';
# Click on the '''Manage Workspaces''' button;
# Click '''Add Workspace''' and choose to '''Link to Existing Workspace''';
# Select the new folder named in step 3 and click '''OK''';
# Enter the '''Name''' and '''Description''' for the workspace;
# Click '''OK''' to save the changes;
# Select the workspace from the list and click '''Select''';
# Use the [[Changing how DirectDebitsLink connects to your data file|Manage Data Files]] and other screens to remove any item that does not apply to the newly duplicate workspace.


=== Notes ===

* You can repeat this process for as many workspaces as you need to create.

== Related Topics ==

* [[Workspaces]]