System Control Files 

The System Control Files (SCF) comprise the Key Components required in order to perform encryptions and decryptions of the data you will be securing.

Overview:
There are three components used in the cryption processes.  You do not need to fully understand what role these play in the application, just which ones of these components you've used.  You simply select a number from each of the dropdown boxes in the system area of the main screen.   You will need the same SCF and the same three settings in order to decrypt any data.

In this section we'll cover creating the SCF, copying, restoring and deleting the SCF.

Let's now create a system.  To do this from the main screen, click on System then Create System.

Create System Screen


The first thing to do is name the new system.  Put 'Sys1' in the top input box. You see the default settings for a system.  We recommend never having less than the default settings in your system.  You can increase or decrease the number to your specifications.

Regarding the Depth, the smaller the Depth, the faster the encryption and decryption process will be.  The higher the Depth, the more slower the process, but a higher security level.

Let's examine each of the setup components in this screen:
Key Component 1
Here you determine the number to generate and define the Depth.   The number of components can range from 1 to 99 and the Depth between 3 and 65535.

Key Component 2
Only the number to generate appears for the Key Component 2.

Key Component 3
Here you define the number to generate and select the Style (Low, Medium, High) of the component.  Like the Depth, the higher the number the slower the processing.  Use Low for faster processing.  Medium and High produce greater security.

Considerations:
You cannot create a new system when one is in place.  You'll need to copy the current system (if you haven't already) to another location and delete the system before you can create a new one.


Copying Systems
You will need a backup of your SCF.  Click on System then Copy System to bring up the copy screen.  The screen contains a standard drive and subdirectory box to select where to put the SCF. Click on the Set button when the proper path for the copy is defined.  You'll be returned to the main screen after the copy has occurred.


Restoring Systems
You may want to change systems from time to time, or restore a system that was deleted.  Click on System then Restore System.  Restoring the SCF is done exactly the same way as copying them.  You'll select the path from where the SCF currently reside, then click on the Set button.   You'll be returned to the main screen after the restore has taken place.


Deleting Systems
This deletes and completely removes the SCF from the computer.  This must be done before you can create a new system.  We recommend not leaving the SCF on the computer while you are away.  Click on System then Delete System.   If a system is currently in place a confirmation message will occur.   Make sure you have copied the system before you delete it.  Once you have deleted your system, there is no recovery on them possible.  Only a restore system option can bring them back, so be extra sure you have a backup of the current system before you perform this feature.

Other Help Topics
Overview
Decrypting Folders
Encrypting Folders