How do I use the Nucleus Server Database utility to transfer or save a database?

• The Nucleus Server Database Utility is used by different Daktronics software platforms:
  • Venus 1500 v4 Software 

    • Vanguard v4 Software
    • Show Control Software (Display Studio + Content Studio)
• The Nucleus Server Database Utility as shown above can be used in different scenarios:
  • Clear the database to the original install state.
  • Migrate a user's database from one computer to another.
  • Create an on-demand backup of the database for later use or for testing.

Executing this will completely erase the database currently on the computer, and this action is irreversible. You will receive a prompt: Do you want to save the existing database before proceeding with New Setup?

1. Only click "Yes" if you need to save the current database and have not already done so.
2. Only click "No" if you want to clear current database.
3. On the second prompt: Loading setup will overwrite your existing data, Continue? and click Yes

This process will save the database on the computer, enabling it to be backed up or transferred to another machine.
Note - this backup file contains all of the database information including presentation file and schedules. It is important that the file name not be change or renamed.

1. Click the Save button.
2. Save the backup file —browse to a desired location to save or backup the database such as Shared/Network Drive, Flash Drive and/or desktop, click Save. (the file will look like this: Backup.nucbak )

Before loading the backup file onto the new computer, make sure that Venus 1500 V4 is in the same Playlist Mode as it was on the old computer.  If you need to switch playlist modes, then follow Venus 1500: How do I switch between Continuous Mode and Schedule Mode? , DD1996807 to do so.

1. Click the Load Setup button.
2. You will receive a prompt: Do you want to save the existing database before proceeding with Load Setup?
   • Only click "Yes" if you need to save the current database and have not already done so.
   • Only click "No" if you want to clear current database.
   • Typically, if this is a new computer, you can click No due to there is no database to save.
3. On the second prompt: Loading setup will overwrite your existing data, Continue? and click Yes.
4. Browse to the location where you saved the backup.nucbak file and double-click it, or highlight it and click Open.
5. After loading is complete you will receive a message saying "Backup Loaded Successfully" and you can then open Venus 1500 V4.