Configuring Database Backup Options

If you frequently add titles, descriptions, and keywords to albums and images, then you should configure the program to backup the database file automatically when you exit the program.

To automatically backup the database:

  1. Choose Tools > Options to open the Options dialog, and then click the Database Backup tab.

  2. Mark the Perform automatic backups of album and image infor­mation upon exit check box to automatically backup the database file when you close Paint Shop Photo Album.

  3. Enter the number of times that you want to open and close the program before the automatic backup is performed.

  4. Mark the Display a prompt each time before performing the backup check box if you want to be prompted before the program performs the backup.

  5. If you want to change the directory where the database backup files are located, click the Browse button, and then select a new directory.

  6. Click OK to close the Options dialog.

Related Topics

Configuring the Toolbars

Configuring the Program Launch Bar

Setting Image View Options

Configuring Tool Options