Backup to multiple DVDs

[andrejodoin]

Hi,
Is it possible to span backup on multiple DVDs?
For example, I have about 10 GB that I would like to span automatically on 3 DVDs. The files can be zipped or not, I don't mind.
Thanks!

[superflexible]

Hello,

when the destination drive is full, the program will show a dialog and allow you to change media. However I will look into this use case in some more detail and let you know which solution is the best. It might be with zipping.

Cheers,
Tobias

[andrejodoin]

I've already tried the Zip Package method and I'm having some problems. Maybe I don't understand well the configuration...?
As a test, I have selected these options in Zip Package:
Files per package = 100
Start new package after = 100MB
Max file size = 10MB

For testing purpose, I've sent this backup on a second HardDrive instead of DVD burner.

The folder I've selected contains 380 files, and is about 540MB once zipped.
When I run the backup, I was hoping the result would be: 5 Zip files of 100MB, and one of 40MB (for a total of 540MB). But instead, I have only one big 540MB file. isn't it supposed to start a new package after 100MB?

I have the latest Pro Version.
Thanks,
André.

[superflexible]

Hello,
unfortunately the ZIP size limiting is currently broken due to some recent speed optimizations. The program doesn't "see" the zip size early enough as to put additional files in a separate file. I'm fixing it now and will let you know when the update is available.

Cheers,
Tobias

[andrejodoin]

my God, that is a Customer Service!
I'm a Super Flexible user (at work, and another license for myself at home) since last year and I can say every penny spent in these licenses worth it!
Thanks to reply so quickly!
André

[superflexible]

Hello,
version 4.86 is now available and it reinstates the functionality to create split zip files. That way you can create zip parts which fit on a DVD.

Cheers,
Tobias

[andrejodoin]

works fine, thanks for the quick fix.

[MerleOne]

Hi,

I must be missing something, because on my XP system, a DVD burner is not seen as an acceptable destination (that is as right or left location).

[superflexible]

That's correct, you have to copy to a hard disk and then burn the files manually.

[MerleOne]

That's correct, you have to copy to a hard disk and then burn the files manually.

Maybe in V6 ?