Since installing the version 5, I notice that at start up it's not minimized to tray? 
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Since installing the version 5, I notice that at start up it's not minimized to tray?
1- In the "exact mirror mode" when "partial file updating" option is ON, larger "in use" files like my Outlook PSTs or IQ DataBase are 1- copied and then... immediatly after... 2- deleted ! This seems to happen once every 2 backup.
I'm currently trying SFFS as I find syncback a bit slow...(Red and Bold emphasis is mine)
Although, after 2 days of testing, I really find that the syncback interface is much much better : offers more flexibility, options etc (the grid showing all backups offers a much clearer view of what needs to be backed up, when, etc. and all backup jobs can be sorted through their different fields, etc.). Only problem : no delta backup... Which is stupid, considering the demand. So, basically, 3 the main features I'm interrested in in SFFS are the "partial file updating", the versioning and the "real time" backup.
A backup software needs to be rock solid -- backup problems completely defeats the security purpose of the software. Unfortunately, in my tests, I experienced something very strange (I'll post this in the SFFS forum later but I wanted to try here first, in the community I know best !). But it could be me. I really wonder what I'm doing wrong.
Tom mentioned it in an earlier post. What's weird though is that I couldn't find any mentions of it on the main web site (note that I only looked for 5 min... But this is often the max amount of time I spend on a web page trying to find something before I start getting impatient). Seems like super flexible is distributed by different companies and so this forum is provided by one of its distributors/reseller.
Why the hell does a software support forum need my address and phone number? Intrusive crap!Join the club! As Kramer says, "Why does Radio Shack ask for your phone number when you buy batteries?"
A little ranting tonight, yes?
Jim
[...] Just thought it would be nice to be able to ask questions of other users on a forum.
The interface on SFFS is pretty crummy. I was really hoping Tobias was going to revamp it for version 5. I feel it needs the same type of overhaul DOpus went through for it's options dialog a couple of versions back. There are too many options to sort through all those tabs. It's overwhelming. That needs to be done in a different way. And the thing you mention about the grid showing the backups...yes, that could definitely be improved. I also really think he should change the dialog where you select the individual folders you want backed up (with checkboxes). For as long as I've used it, he's done that in a really funky way with radio buttons, which makes no sense to me.
As you say, I think it needs a complete overhaul. I wouldnt know how to approach it myself there's so much there.Yeah, i've wondered how to change it myself. I can't say I've come up with anything great, but I can definitely come up with something significantly better. Like I said above, the options dialog for DOpus is a very good example. It has a filter on the bottom where you can actually search all the options for whatever keyword you like, and the matches will be very clearly highlighted by a red rectangle. I thought that was very creative and awesome. But beyond that, i also think the whole tabs interface should be redone like mouser did for some of his programs. mouser changed his preferences (FARR, for example) from tabs (like SFFS) to the current tree hierarchy on the left. This was a great improvement. Tabs are good, but they become klunky when there are a lot, and especially when organization comes into play. Like, if there are options that are sub-categories of a larger set of options, it's better to do that with a tree than a bunch of tabs. SFFS really needs to consider changing their interface.
1- In the "exact mirror mode" when "partial file updating" option is ON, larger "in use" files like my Outlook PSTs or IQ DataBase are 1- copied and then... immediatly after... 2- deleted ! This seems to happen once every 2 backup.
Thanks for the follow up, Tom. No, I didn't report this. That kind of bug reporting takes time as many parameters are involved... But if you want to send Tobias an e-mail, sure.
I gave up on SFFS for now, even if it seems very promissing . My SyncBack License is valid and I like the interface, so I'd need a good reason to switch (my main incentive : the speed of the backup) and I want a painless set up.
SFFS did a few weird things right from the start and so I'll wait for another moment -- when I have more time -- to retry it. That is, if it's possible to reinstall the trial and get extra days ??
Thanks Tom. I actually found 2 logs that would show the problem. So I guess I just need to send the logs to him ?
I sent you a PM with some more details (dont know if you've uninstalled, but if you can remember the name of the backup, give him that too - mind you you're logs are probably fairly short if you only trialling it...)I have been using "Synchromagic" for years, it works wonders.
About the same features as Super Flexible File Synchronizer.
There is no "best"software" but one has to check the little functionality they are really keen on is available.
Synchromagic which was sold by Rose City Software since 1999, has been discontinued. Unfortunately in 2006 development more or less ceased after v4.3.2.2 - and attempts to work with Gelosoft to develop further upgrades and bugfixes failed. Recent attempts in late 2007 by Gelosoft to finally release new builds for a new version 5.0 were so drastically flawed that Rose City Software was forced to abandon our relationship with Gelosoft as the software was no longer reliable and would result in lost data.[my emphasis]
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