Initialise BlastPad Data

Warning: If you already have DataBlast data on the BlastPad device, this activity will replace that data.

Activity Steps (Recommended)

1. Insert the USB stick that has the configuration files. See Generate BlastPad Configuration Files.
2. Double-click the BlastPad desktop icon, or select BlastPad from the Windows Start menu.

   The main menu displays.

3. Select Utilities.
4. Select Reset BlastPad from USB.

   A confirmation message displays.

5. Select Yes.

   If the BlastPad device has a network connection and can communicate with the DataBlast Server, synchronisation begins.

Activity Steps (If a USB drive is not available)

1. Create the required destination file folder:
   1. Start BlastPad.
   2. Select Exit.
2. Navigate to C:\ProgramData\Datamine\BlastPad.
3. Delete any files or subfolders in that folder.
4. Copy the generated BlastPadCommsAndData to that folder.
5. Restart BlastPad.