Data Archives - ARTBUTLER Support

Synchronization with File Hosting

When switching to remote server hosting, the ARTBUTLER database is made available on our servers. File hosting services ensure that all workstations access the same data regardless of where they are used, and that the data remains continuously synchronized.

File Directories

This article is about your files and how to store them in directories. Find out how to set up directories and how ARTBUTLER helps you organise and apply files.

Set Up and Use Document Directory

In this article, you can find out how to correctly set up your document directory and how to link documents to records.

ARTBUTLER Backup

The data in artbutler constitutes a main basis for your business. So it is indispensable to care for an automated regular backup – before it’s too late! This article provides the necessary information.

ARTBUTLER Database Hosting

If you wish to permanently use ARTBUTLER from different locations, a central database in an external data centre on the internet is your best option. Wherever you have internet access, you may then use ARTBUTLER, even on the go.

Image Settings

This article will explain how images are used and linked between ARTBUTLER and your computer or server.

Using the Offline Mode

This article will explain what the offline mode is, how to set it up and how to use it.

ARTBUTLER PRO Data Exchange

This article will show you how to exchange work data between two partners both using ARTBUTLER, for example artist studios and galleries. This helps to avoid double workload and transfers the work information as complete and correct as possible with minimum effort.

Encryption and Password Protection for the ARTBUTLER Server

With ARTBUTLER 2.11 and the updated ARTBUTLER Server enhanced security options are available. Please use these features if your ARTBUTLER server is accessible from the internet; this is usually the case if you access ARTBUTLER from different locations. After activation of these functions a secured connection is established by the server itself so there might be no need for an additional VPN tunnel anymore.

Migrating an ARTBUTLER server and providing the server database

This article will explain how to move your ARTBUTLER database server to a new location, to change the installation from a local database to a server-based installation, or how to replace the database from a back-up version.

I Can’t Connect to the ARTBUTLER Server

The articles looks at the different reasons your may not be able to connect to the ARTBUTLER server.

Moving your local database to a new computer

This article will explain how to move the local ARTBUTLER database of a single user installation to a new computer, as well as how to replace the database from a back-up version. If you are using the ARTBUTLER server in a multiple-user setup, please see our article on how to migrate your ARTBUTLER server instead.