Thanks for the correction, Yes, Feedback center is good. ATB Michael.
Tomasz Janeczko wrote: > > Correction, should be: > HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\TJP\Broker > > Anyway if you think otherwise - feel free to submit suggestion to > Feedback Center. > > Best regards, > Tomasz Janeczko > amibroker.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Tomasz Janeczko <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > *To:* amibroker@yahoogroups.com <mailto:amibroker@yahoogroups.com> > *Sent:* Tuesday, February 06, 2007 12:14 AM > *Subject:* Re: [amibroker] restore my toolbars after upgrade > > Hello, > > 1. I am not speaking about what number of users actually use this > feature, but about standard that is set by MS (not me). > 2. It is not backing up AB files. It is for backing up system > partition. You should backup system partition regardless of what > software > you use - hard disks fail and it is really good idea to have backup. > > As for "config" - we don't talk about config settings. These are > stored in broker.prefs. > In the registry there is only UI-customization (location of > toolbars and themes) stored. This is non-issue anyway, > but if you are really worried you can export > HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Broker registry key (using RegEdit). > > Best regards, > Tomasz Janeczko > amibroker.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Michael.S.G. <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > *To:* amibroker@yahoogroups.com > <mailto:amibroker@yahoogroups.com> > *Sent:* Tuesday, February 06, 2007 12:05 AM > *Subject:* Re: [amibroker] restore my toolbars after upgrade > > Hi Tomasz, > I disagree on both those points. > > UI-customization per WINDOWS user: I'd be surprised if more > than a handful of your entire userbase uses this functionality. > > Disk image backup: Seems a little overkill to backup (say) 5k > of config files. > And becomes more of an issue the larger systems/hards disks > get. (And they are not getting any smaller). > > I backup critical files once per month OR after any major changes. > I only backup user data files, And they all fit nicely on one > CD. (I'll move to DVD when data is too large for CD) > If I had to make disk images every time I did a > backup...............Thats a problem in itself. > ie. Just how many backups can you archive? Not many. Maybe > three or four to a dedicated External HD. > Or > "Oh I just muffed my AB Config settings, I'd better > restore MY ENTIRE HD IMAGE" (This is seriously stupid). > > ATB > Michael. > > > > > Tomasz Janeczko wrote: >> Hello, >> >> UI-customization according to Microsoft should be per WINDOWS >> user, this is the reason, why UI-config data >> are stored in HKEY_CURRENT_USER. This is just Windows Standard. >> >> As for your reasons - all othe them can be addressed by >> simple tool -> disk image backup program. >> >> Best regards, >> Tomasz Janeczko >> amibroker.com >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> *From:* Michael.S.G. <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> *To:* amibroker@yahoogroups.com >> <mailto:amibroker@yahoogroups.com> >> *Sent:* Monday, February 05, 2007 10:48 PM >> *Subject:* Re: [amibroker] restore my toolbars after upgrade >> >> Tomasz, >> Can we please start moving away from storing data in >> the registry. It is an abomination of all things! >> I realy can't see why config settings can't be stored in >> "Config Files". It is the standard way to store settings. >> >> Some reasons why using .cfg files would be better....... >> >> *Backup*: You can backup config files. >> *Corruption*: Registry files often get corrupted. (Often >> if this happens a windows reinstall is required - Either >> way you loose those settings) >> *Multiple use*: If config files are kept in a per install >> basis, Then multiple installs can each have their OWN >> config settings. >> *Restore*: If you find you have muffed your settings, you >> can restore your configs with greater ease. >> *Downgrade*: If you wish to downgrade (ie from Beta >> version that changes config settings) back to a Final >> release version. >> *Crash/Replace Hardware*: You want to be able to just >> restore your AB directory and know everything is how it was. >> *Peace of mind*: As above. When ALL settings are in >> config files - You know when you backup, You have EVERYTHING! >> >> Im sure there are other reasons. But of the top of my >> head those Seven are pretty good reasons in themselves. >> >> Kind Regards >> Michael. >> >> >> Tomasz Janeczko wrote: >>> >>> Toolbars are stored in registry. However due to changes >>> (for example Portfolio Manager button removed ) - you >>> can not have them "exactly" >>> the same. >>> >>> Best regards, >>> Tomasz Janeczko >>> amibroker.com >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Yuki Taga" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> <mailto:yukitaga%40tkh.att.ne.jp>> >>> To: <amibroker@yahoogroups.com >>> <mailto:amibroker%40yahoogroups.com>> >>> Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 10:04 AM >>> Subject: [amibroker] restore my toolbars after upgrade >>> >>> > What file do I need to restore from my backups to put >>> my main >>> > toolbars *exactly* as they were before the upgrade, or >>> is this >>> > impossible? >>> > >>> > Yuki >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > Please note that this group is for discussion between >>> users only. >>> > >>> > To get support from AmiBroker please send an e-mail >>> directly to >>> > SUPPORT {at} amibroker.com >>> > >>> > For NEW RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENTS and other news always >>> check DEVLOG: >>> > http://www.amibroker.com/devlog/ >>> <http://www.amibroker.com/devlog/> >>> > >>> > For other support material please check also: >>> > http://www.amibroker.com/support.html >>> <http://www.amibroker.com/support.html> >>> > >>> > Yahoo! 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