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rpl_josh
Level 3
13 years ago

How to backup one file that changes filenames daily?

Hey there,

I'm wondering if it is possible to create a selection list that backs up a single file in a directory, that changes its filename every day.  Example, I want to backup a text file located at:  \example\test1.txt   - but tomorrow the file is going to be named test2.txt and in that folder, test1.txt and test2.txt will exist.  Hopefully this makes sense, and hopefully it is possible to do this.  Thanks in advance for any help and/or suggestions!

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  • rpl_josh's avatar
    rpl_josh
    Level 3
    13 years ago

    Could it be done by making an inclusion rule like \example\test*.txt and then do a full with sebsequent incrementals?  

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    pkh
    Moderator
    13 years ago

    If the older files are not accessed after they are created, you can try to exclude them this way.

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    rpl_josh
    Level 3
    13 years ago

    Thanks pkh - I never thought of doing that.  That seems like it should work.  I have edited the selection list and will report back tomorrow after I see if it works or not.