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Taskbar Menu and Backups ​

KvalCAM has a menu in the Windows taskbar for backups, build and license information, and opening or closing its window.

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To import and export your KvalCAM job, door, and feature data, use the KvalCAM Data Bridge application.

The Taskbar Menu ​

Right-click the Kval icon in the Windows taskbar to open the menu.

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If the Kval icon isn't in the taskbar, find it in the Windows Start screen and drag it to the taskbar.

KvalCAM taskbar menu

  • Exit: closes KvalCAM completely. This also disconnects the API, if it's enabled.
  • Backup: saves all the data from the machine's operation. You can add notes describing the backup.
  • Build Info: shows notes about the current build.
  • Release Notes: opens a PDF of the release notes for this version.
  • Licenses: lists the third-party licenses KvalCAM uses.
  • Kval Docs Website: opens this documentation site. Requires an internet connection.
  • KvalCAM: reopens the KvalCAM window if it was closed.
  • Close window: closes the KvalCAM window. KvalCAM keeps running in the background.

Creating a Backup ​

  1. Right-click the Kval icon in the taskbar and select Backup.
  2. Enter a description in the Notes field.
  3. Select OK to save the backup.

To send a backup to Kval for diagnosis, contact Kval support.