How To
Export
CCH Fixed Asset Register
The Export screen is accessed via File > Open > Import/Export.
It is used to export Fixed Asset Register data for a client (or clients) so that it can be imported on another Central database. This could be used to send the data to another office.
A Search control at the top of the screen allows you to limit the clients displayed to those matching part of a Code or Name.
Click the columns headings to sort by Client Code or Name.
Tick the clients you wish to export.
Click Next.
Click Browse or select the hyperlink.
Choose a location to save the Fixed Asset Register data to .far file and enter a File name and select Save.
Click Next.
Once Export complete, click Finish.
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