To create a data file while MYOB Accounting Plus is running

Note: If you haven’t created your first data file yet If you haven’t created your first data file yet, you need to complete the Accounting Plus setup process. The following instructions assume that you have created your first data file already; if you haven’t created your first data file yet, please refer to Chapter 6 of your Getting Started manual for information about creating your first data file.

If you haven’t already read the Your Data File Overview, see Creating data files for more information.

An MYOB Accounting Plus data file should be open.

  1. Choose New from the File menu.
  2. An alert message may appear, asking you whether you want to back up the current data file. Make the choice you want; if you choose Yes, Accounting Plus begins the backup process. (For more information about backing up data files, see Backing up and restoring data files .)
  3. After you’ve responded to this message, the current data file will close and the first step in the Accounting Plus New Data File Wizard appears.
  4. Follow the steps that appear on your computer screen. If you need additional information about the answers you’ll enter while using the New Data File Wizard, be sure to click the Help button at the bottom of each window in the Wizard.
  5. When you've completed all the steps in the New Data File Wizard, your new data file will be created, and you’ll be ready to set up your company’s records in the data file.

Click the Setup Wizard button if you’re ready to set up your company’s records now. You can use the Easy Setup Wizard to walk you through the major setup tasks you need to perform.

Click Finish if you wish to set up your records at a later time.

To create a data file while MYOB Accounting Plus is running