Once the main backup file has been created, APBackup enables you to save it to 3 additional folders (on a local disk, on a portable drive and in a network location) and upload it to an FTP server (in this case, the server acts as the fourth additional folder). You can specify unique file names [...]
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The problem of long paths in backups (Copy mode in APBackup).
In Windows, the maximum length of a file name is defined as MAX_PATH = 260 characters. In the APBackup copy mode, however, the resulting length of an archived file can exceed this limit – and this can cause a problem.
How to identify the source of an error arising when an APBackup task is executed using an external archiver?
APBackup allows you to run backup tasks using both the built-in Zip64 archiver and the majority of external archivers. To configure an external archiver for use with APBackup, you need to create/edit an external archiver configuration file (*.EMC). The APBackup distribution package contains configuration files for the most popular tools: WinRar, WinZip, Arj, 7-Zip, etc. [...]
Using TimeToPhoto for automated photo stamping and sorting
TimeToPhoto enables you to print timestamps on photos, automatically rename JPG files and copy photos into folders according to the creation time/date value stored in the EXIF section of each JPG file.
Synchronization mode in APBackup
APBackup 3.5 features a synchronization mode for modes without compression, i.e. copy and FTP copy modes. When in the synchronization mode, APBackup creates an archive and updates it each time the corresponding task is started, so the archive becomes an exact copy of the source after each task launch. The synchronization mode is normally used [...]
Configuring incremental and differential backups in APBackup
Today, we will explain how you can use APBackup to configure incremental and differential backups . Users often use APBackup for making complete backups where files are saved to the same folder or a new archive each time a backup is made using the date format and the archive depth value. However, if you need [...]
Using APFill for automatic calculation of ink/toner coverage of PDF/PS files
APFill is intended for calculating toner/ink coverage in PDF or PS files. It allows you to estimate the cost of printing a specific file. APFill separately measures CMYK, as well as up to 8 other colors in a file. Besides, APFill can also calculate ink coverage for bitmap formats, such as TIFF, JPG and BMP [...]
Conditional execution of backup tasks in APBackup.
APBackup allows you to start the backup process only when a specific condition is met. In the current version of the program, this can be either presence or absence of a specific file or folder at the moment the task is executed.
Non-standard scheduling in APBackup
Each task in APBackup can be started automatically according to a schedule. A standard set of schedules is available: daily, on specific days of the week, monthly, run once. The program also offers special scheduling options described below.
How to back up APBackup settings?
Today, we will look at the process of backing up the program settings of APBackup. The program saves settings in two files:
