Follow the steps below to move your Ranch Manager installation to a new computer using an RM Cloud backup. 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:
- Start Ranch Manager and make sure your computer has access to an Internet connection.
- From the File menu select Backup Project to Cloud.
- Click Next to begin the backup to the RM Cloud.
- Click Finish once the backup completes successfully.
- 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.
- 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 from Cloud.
- Select your project from the list and click Next.
- Your project will be restored from the RM Cloud. When the operation completes click OK.