DVD

Instructions for installing the Update Version of YuleLog for Mac via DVD.

Save Backup files

1. Before installing the update, run YuleLog 2023 or your most recent version of the software

2. At the Main Menu, click on the Utilities button.

3. Click on the Save Backup Files button This will save a copy of your ornaments in a file called backup.fmp12. It will be located in your YuleLog 2023 folder

4. Quit the YuleLog program

5. Install the new version using the following instructions:

Installing YuleLog

1. Insert the YuleLog 2024 DVD into your computer

2. Open the Finder

3. Double Click on the YuleLog 2024 DVD

4. Open the Mac folder

5. Open YuleLog2024(Hallmark).dmg

6. After verification, drag the YuleLog ornament icon to the Applications folder in the window that comes up

7. After the program is done copying, open it from your Applications folder.

8. You will be presented with a form to fill out. This Name and Address Form should be filled out with the information you want to appear on any reports you generate. After completing this form, click on the Continue button to get to the opening screen.

9. When prompted, click the button labeled UPDATING FROM OLDER VERSION.

10. Drag the backup.fmp12 file you saved from YuleLog 2023 to the container field indicated by the on-screen instructions.

11. Click the Import Backup File button. YuleLog will import the records from your backup file.

12. Click the OK button on the dialog box that comes up to view your collection.

13. After you are sure your collection has been restored, and YuleLog 2024 has been installed successfully, you can delete the previous version of YuleLog to save space on your hard drive.