UBQ ID Number: UBQ000017
Last Modified: 2000-06-01
SUMMARY:
The file selection logic within UltraBac can be used to include/exclude using a simple logic structure.
DETAILS:
The file selection logic within UltraBac sets is very simple. For example, you can use a very simple logic, such as:
-*.TMP /R
to exclude all files with a .TMP extension.
However, if you wish to exclude all files with TMP in the name, whether as an extension or in the filename itself, you can use the following logic:
-*TMP*.* /R
NOTE: The /R switch means including all subfolders (or recursive).
If the user wishes to exclude all files with TEMP or TMP in them, and any temporary files that get created but not deleted, he might use the following selection criteria:
+* /R
-*TEMP*.* /R
-*TMP*.* /R
This would select all files, then deselect all files with TEMP or TMP in the file name (this will NOT deselect directories using those naming conventions, only files).
A user could also use the following logic:
-*\*Temp*\* /R
This would deselect all directories with the word "temp" in it. This would include the directories "Temp", "Templates", "Temporary Internet Files", "Contemporary", etc.
NOTE: When creating backup sets via a text editor, all include and exclude lines are processed; therefore, caution must be exercised when including and excluding using wild cards as not to include or exclude all files inadvertently. The backup set must have a valid path name parameter line! An error message will be displayed when attempting to load a backup set with invalid or missing parameters.
MORE INFORMATION:
See UBQ: UBQ000013 – Creating and Editing Sets and Groups Through a Text Editor
See UBQ: UBQ000018 - Backup Set Format"
See UBQ: UBQ000053 – Creating a File-by-File Backup Set
CATEGORIES:
Backup Sets, Setup
VERSION:
2.x to 5.x
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