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. To: [email protected] 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. To: [email protected] 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]> To: <[email protected]> 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/ > > For other support material please check also: > http://www.amibroker.com/support.html > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > __.
