Follow the steps below to move your Ranch Manager installation to a new computer. Note if you are using the RM Cloud, these steps are applicable to your Master computer. If you are moving a Child device, simply install the software on the child device, re-register it, then share the project back to the device from the Master and Receive it there (see RM Cloud FAQ for more information).

• First create your backup:
  • Attach your Flash/External Drive
  • Start Ranch Manager
  • From the File menu select Backup Project File.
  • Navigate to the location on your external drive where you want to save the backup and select ” Choose ” or ” Open “
    • Note: On Mac OS X, expand the “Volumes” folder located within the folder list to select an external drive.
  • Click OK
    • Note: If a backup with the same name already exists on that location you will be asked if you want to overwrite it. Click Yes to continue.
  • You will get a message indicating that the backup was successful. Click OK.
  • If you have images linked to your animals, be sure to copy them to your external drive also.
  • Eject your external drive.
• Next install the software on the new computer. You can do that from the Download page here.
• Now you should be ready to restore your data.
  • Start Ranch Manager on the new computer.
  • When prompted enter your email address and click OK.
  • Attach your external drive.
  • Create a new project called “Temp” and click OK.
  • From the File menu select Add/Remove Modules.
  • Select all the modules you have been using and click OK.
  • Restart Ranch Manager.
  • From the File menu select Restore a Backup.
  • Navigate to your backup file and double click on it.
    • Note: If a project with that name already exists, you will be prompted to confirm. Select Yes to continue.
  • Your project will be restored. When the operation completes click OK.
• If you backed up your images, be sure to copy them back from the external drive to your hard drive.
  • To re-link your images, from the Options menu select Manage Image Folders.
  • If you did not use the Picture folder, use the little blank sheet of paper button to add a new folder.
  • Navigate to the folder where your images are stored and select Choose or Open.
  • Repeat as needed until all folders containing your images are setup.