Managing your inspection reports is simple with Desktop Report Writer. Whether you're creating a new report, accessing an existing one, duplicating it, restoring a backup, or restoring a deleted report, our software has got you covered. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to perform these actions.

Start a New Report

Click the New button on the Report Tool Bar (it will look like a piece of paper), or click File > New Report.

Open an Existing Report

1. Click the Open button in the upper-left, or click File > Open Report.
2. The list of reports on your computer will be shown. Click to highlight the one you would like to open.
3. Click the report you'd like to open, then click Open near the bottom of the window.
   

Make a Copy of an Existing Report

1. Click the Open button in the upper-left.
2. Scroll through the list and click to highlight and select the report you wish to copy.
3. Click the Gear icon, below the list of reports.
   
4. Click Create a Copy of the Selected Report.
    
5. HomeGauge will then verify you want to make a copy, click Yes.
   
   
6. In your Open Report list, you will now have 2 identical reports. Select one and click Open.
   

Open a Backup of a Report

In the event that you can no longer open a report due to a problem such as a power outage, computer crash or other device failure, your software keeps regular backups that will allow you to open the most recently saved version of a report.

1. Click Open button.
2. Select the report you'd like to restore to an earlier version.
3. Click on the gear button and choose Open Backup for Selected Report.

Deleting a Report

1. Click the Open button.
2. Highlight the report you wish to delete.
3. Locate and click the Options Button (seen as the one with the gear in it).
   
4. Select Delete Selected Report(s).
   

Restore a Deleted Report

If you mistakenly delete a report, it will be in your recycle bin, assuming you have not since emptied your recycle bin.

1. Go to your Recycle Bin and look for the report folder. The report folder name will match the Report ID you used when writing the report. If you didn't use a report ID, it will be a numbered folder such as 00000006.
2. Right click on the report folder and select Restore.
3. Open HomeGauge and click Open. If you do not see the restored report, click Refresh Database.