You can extract the files from the HelpServer database and (re)store these back to your disk. As with reloading a file, you have a few options to perform this operation.

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You can restore a file directly in the topic where the file link is inserted.

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If you are working in a project you can also restore files directly from the project gallery.

The next example demonstrate how to restore an image file from the topic where it is inserted. The same method is used to restore other media files.

Opening the image link properties window

Move the mouse over the image (or the file link) that is inserted in the topic, popup the menu and select ‘Image link properties’. In case it is a video you will have to select ‘Video properties’, in case it is an audio then select ‘Audio properties’, etc…

The 'Image link properties' window

On the ‘Image link properties’ window you click on the ‘File properties’ button. The window that opens shows you the file details.

The 'File properties' window

The file status indicates that the file is not accessible. This could mean that the file has been removed from its original location. So, if you want to retrieve it, click on the 'Restore' button.

The 'Save as' window

On the 'Save as' window that opens you can indicate the location and the name. If you click 'OK' the file is extracted from the HelpServer database and saved on the chosen location.

File restored