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Importing a Matrix Database File
Matrix can import database files created by the export
routine described in Exporting the Matrix Database in
this manual.
The primary purpose of importing a Matrix database file
is to allow recovery from a catastrophic PC hardware or
software event, such as a hard disk failure or reinstalla-
tion of Windows. It is a process that should not be taken
lightly. If the import process is not done correctly, Matrix
may malfunction or could fail completely and require a
manual reconfiguration of the entire system, including
reprogramming of all tank level monitors. Read and
understand the database import process and its ramifi-
cations before importing a database file.
When a database file is imported, the contents of the file
completely replace all elements of data that the Matrix
system has. This includes system configuration and pro-
duction data.
Configuration data. Configuration data is all the sys-
tem setup parameters, such as system, user, tank level
monitor, and e-mail event parameters.
Production data. Production data is all data that Matrix
generates as part of normal system operation, such as
tank level reporting history.
Since the database file’s contents replace the corre-
sponding settings and data in Matrix, any configuration
changes made and production data generated since the
file’s creation will be lost.
If there are differences between, for example, tank level
monitor parameters in the database file and the actual
programmed parameters in the tank level monitor itself,
the resulting system behavior is unpredictable. The tank
level monitors will have to be reprogrammed to ensure
the PC and tank level monitors are match exactly.
Therefore, export the database to a backup file when-
ever the system configuration is changed.
The database file being imported must have been cre-
ated by the Matrix system you are using. If you’re
upgrading from an older version of Matrix PC software
to this version, you must contact your authorized Graco
distributor for assistance.
The contents of the database file being imported will
completely replace all elements of data that the existing
system has. This includes system configuration and pro-
duction data.
The import process is not reversible, meaning that you
can’t “undo” the import. However, there are precautions
that you can take to recover an previous database fol-
lowing an import (see step 3 of the import instructions
below).
Database file import instructions
1. The import must be done when the Matrix system is
idle. Do not attempt to dispense fluid with the Matrix
system while doing an import.
2. The database file being imported must have been
created by the same version of Matrix it’s being
imported into. For example, if you’ve recently
upgraded to a new version of Matrix, you cannot
import backup database files created by the old ver-
sion.
3. While not a mandatory step, Graco recommends
exporting the existing database to a file before
importing the new one. If the import process should
not work in any way, this provides a means of get-
ting back to where you started (the database file
saved as a precaution in this step could be recov-
ered).
4. Close all Matrix windows.
5. Open Matrix Reporter by clicking on Start/All Pro-
gram/Graco/Matrix and selecting Matrix Reporter.
6. In Matrix Reporter, click on Tools/Database Utili-
ties/Import Database. You will be prompted for a
file name. Navigate to the directory in which the
database file resides and select it.
7. Matrix will import the contents of the file.
8. When the import is complete, close Matrix Reporter.
9. Reboot the computer.
10. The Matrix system administrator should review all
system configuration settings and verify they are
correct. If there is any doubt whether the settings in
the Matrix PC software are in synch with those pro-
grammed into the tank level monitors, reprogram
these devices to make sure the settings are syn-
chronized. Differences between the settings for
these devices in the PC software and the way they
are programmed will cause unpredictable system
behavior.
Follow the instructions carefully when import-
ing a database file. If this process is not done cor-
rectly, Matrix may malfunction or could fail
completely and require a manual reconfiguration of
the entire system, including reprogramming of all
meters and tank level monitors.