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Tips
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 | Backup up your diary entry
Okay, I know that the current version of MyDiary does not support built-in
data backup. But trust me, this features is in the top priority to be implemented in the
next major release of MyDiary. But meanwhile, there are steps you can do for yourself to
backup your precious diary entries, until this features is implemented in the next version
of MyDiary.
MyDiary store your data in several files. There are three groups of the files: (1)
diary data, (2) index, (3) user data.
The diary data files consists of the following files, all of which are
located in the MyDiary program path:
1. MyDiaryData.DB
2. MyDiaryData.MB
3. MyDiaryData.PX
4. MyDiaryData.VAL
5. MyDiaryData.XG0
6. MyDiaryData.YG0
The index files, which also resides in the MyDiary program path, consists
of:
1. MyDiaryIndex.DB
2. MyDiaryIndex.MB
3. MyDiaryIndex.PX
4. MyDiaryIndex.VAL
5. MyDiaryIndex.XG0
6. MyDiaryIndex.YG0
The user data, are stored in the following files in the MyDiary program
path:
1. MyDiaryUser.DB
2. MyDiaryUser.PX
3. MyDiaryUser.VAL
So, if you need to backup your diary entries, you should copy the files in the diary
data files group. Subsequently, if you're a registered user, you will also need
to backup the files in the user data category to preserve your existing
user configuration.
Note that also, should you decide for any reason to uninstall MyDiary, all the diary data
files, index, and user data will also be deleted. Take extra precautions on this. |
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| Index
Generally, turning on the options to automatically updates the index (in
the Tools -> Options menu) will add several seconds to the process of saving your
data. This, however depends greatly on how fast your system is, and how long is your
entry. If you're not going to search for specific text across the database, turning off
this option may significantly speed up your saving process. |
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| The larger, the better
For an optimum and better use of MyDiary, it is advisable that you use a
screen resolutions larger than 640x480. This will make entry editing easier, and also will
also all the toolbar to stay in the same line, and still making all the button visible. |
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| The Coolbar
MyDiary interface, among other, includes two coolbars, one in the top, and
the other in the bottom. Both of the coolbar consists of several control embedded in them.
You can resize the individual bands in the coolbar, and even move the bands up or down,
making several lines of bands available. To resize the bands, move your mouse over the
edge of the band you want to resize. The band edge is usually indicated by this symbol: 
When the mouse cursor shape change to a double-headed arrow, you can click and drag the
mouse to move or realigned the bands.
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