This article is only applicable to the ADS version of AbacusLaw by CARET.

To backup through AbacusLaw by CARET, please refer to this guide. This article explains how to backup AbacusLaw by CARET manually, if you are not able to do so through the software.

Standard Data Files Backup

Standard data files are located in your Abacus/vXX/{data directory} (typically named data01). The extensions below represent the necessary files to back up the main database.

1. In the Abacus directory, back up all files with the file extension ADT, ADM, and ADI. Also include Abacus.add, Abacus.am, and Abacus.ai.
   
   
   
   
2. If you have AbacusLaw by CARET v23.16 or earlier installed, also include any files with the file extensions DBF, FPT, and CDX.
   
   
3. AbacusLaw by CARET tables begin with the law (or lax, which are blank template tables) prefix, Abacus MessageSlips tables begin with the msgs prefix, and Abacus Accounting tables are held in the data01\accounting folder.
   
   
4. Backup the following directories inside your data directory: accounting, Layouts, Sync.
   
   
   
   
5. Backup the Masters directory inside the vXX folder (the folder above the data directory).
   
   

COMPLETE Data Backup

The above procedure provides a basic backup of AbacusLaw by CARET data files (what is provided in a backup with default settings performed through AbacusLaw by CARET). If you want a COMPLETE backup of all data stored by AbacusLaw by CARET, also back up the following directories:

1. {data directory}\forms – stores all Abacus Forms files. Note that, if you do not have any custom-made forms, and are only using forms provided by AbacusLaw by CARET, backing up this directory is optional. AbacusLaw by CARET-provided forms can be redownloaded from our servers by reinstalling the relevant practice packs in Help > Abacus Update and clicking Show all items.
   
   
   
   
2. Abacus\Bills – contains saved copies of all invoices and posting reports generated through Abacus Accounting.
3. Abacus\Docs – typically contains copies of documents saved through AbacusLaw by CARET and linked to names or matters.
4. Abacus\Email – stores copies of all emails linked to AbacusLaw by CARET from Outlook through the Outlook add-in.