2/27/2007 7:31 AM Hi Roger,
On 2/27/2007 Roger Phillips wrote: RP> 1. It seems only able only to look for an 'existing archive' in the form of RP> a file which has a name like 001.tbk; I presume this is to enable it to RP> increment the number. IMO it would be better if it could look for a *folder* RP> containing the backup files which would be individually independent with a RP> date/time component in the file name instead of a serial number. RP> 2. At the moment it is possible to make a file title with a macro such as RP> %DATE(yyyymmdd) but the programme then fails on the next iteration with an RP> error message saying it cannot find the file! It would also be nice if the RP> macro %THEBATVERSION would work in the title, but it doesn't now. RP> 3. Also at the moment, what is said in paragraph 2 only works if a full RP> backup is called for, it does *NOT* work if only a partial backup is called RP> for, as I would like to do. I totally agree. An ineffective tool is more dangerous than no tool. Windows Defender and Windows Firewall (XP) are perfect examples. They lure the ignorant user into a sense of well-being while putting it to them from behind. Backups for TB are no more or less important than any of the user's other data. Opening a Help window at startup _briefly_ emphasizing the value of a backup routine and explaining where to find the feature in TB is the best that can effectively be done. No one is ever helped by someone attempting to take away their responsibility. Based on my experiences, I trust using the TB backup utility less than I trust TB to remain stable. Having a Recycle Bin feature to provide a recovery from misuse of the Delete key would be infinitively more valuable than an automated backup. My comments are based on working with hundreds of users around the world in different cultures. -- Take Care, Paul Voyager v.3.95.06 on Win2k SP4-Rollup1 5.0.2195 No IMAP OTFE ________________________________________________________ Current beta is 3.96.15 | 'Using TBBETA' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html IMPORTANT: To register as a Beta tester, use this link first - http://www.ritlabs.com/en/partners/testers/
