In addition, there will be an extensive lecture series - with yours truly participating on two panels, including Roaring Market for Contemporary Decorative Arts and Design, on the changing nature of the market and the growth in collecting masterworks in clay, glass, metal, fiber and wood.

Knowing that a number of Collectify users are also SOFA attendees, we are presenting an informal workshop on Tips and Tools to Becoming a Power User (For Schmoozers and Users) on Friday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. in the Chubb/Collectify-sponsored VIP lounge. All are welcome and I promise not to assign any homework.

I hope to see you there. Please feel free to stop by and say 'Hi' at our booth. If not, there's always next year.

Join us in the next three issues for some of Jamie's organizing tips you can use to simplify...organize...protect your home and belongings.

Part I: Simplify Your Daily Life!

• Overwhelmed? Taking note of everything you own can feel like an overwhelming task, so overwhelming, in fact, that it’s hard to get started. Instead of thinking you have to do it all at once, try going room by room. The family room is a perfect place to start—grab your digital camera and start snapping shots of your valuables today!

• Sometimes, it’s the simple things we do that give us the most peace of mind. A valuable record of your belongings can make everything simpler during any sort of life change, especially if there’s potential loss of property. Collectify Home Inventory makes it simple for you to report property claims, file police reports due to burglary or theft, plan your estate, and protect your belongings during a move.

Read Part II: Organize Your Living Areas And Your Work Space! in our next issue...

Find out more about Jamie and her new role as Chief Organizing Officer for Collectify.

1. First, exit out of the database you wish to backup (if it's open, go to the File menu and select Open Database... It’s counter-intuitive, but it works – the database you are currently using will close). You will now see a red screen with the Login, Open, and New tabs.


2. Go to the File menu and select Backup... The Backup Database Wizard dialog will open.


3. Click Next to arrive at the Database to Backup page. From the list, select the name of the database you wish to backup.


4. Click Next. On the Destination Folder and File page select the location where you want to save the file. If the file path is missing (or it isn't the location you want), click the Browse... button to open the Backup Database dialog. Navigate to the desired drive, folder, or subfolder. If you like, rename the file in the File Name field. Click Save.


5. Click Next. The Backup Wizard will display dynamic blue bars. When complete, click the Finish button to exit the Wizard.