Change Log for the latest
XYplorer BETA version:
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v25.60.0101 - 2024-03-05 13:26
+ Command Line Switches: Added the /restore switch, which can be used to specify an
alternative temporary appdata path from which the configuration is read on startup.
After startup, this path isn't used anymore and all writing goes to the regular
appdata path (whether it's the default or one set with the /ini switch).
The typical use of /restore is to restore the configuration from a backup path.
Example:
/restore="E:\XYbackups\20240304\appdata\"
Another use could be to always start the application with a certain configuration,
similar to a read-only mode, but here you can save data to the regular appdata path,
so there is an option to use the saved data later.
Example:
/restore="E:\XYconfigs\loveit\"
Note that you can combine /ini and /restore in one command line:
/ini="E:\XY\snapshot\<date yyyymmdd>\" /restore="E:\XYconfigs\loveit\"
Later, there will be a GUI command "Restore from Backup".
> WARNING: As intended, any saving after a restore will go to the regular appdata
folder and overwrite everything there. While testing /restore today, I managed to
overwrite my entire development configuration with some meager test data.
Fortunately, I was able to use the same /restore function to restore everything
perfectly in no time. :)
To easily
upgrade to this BETA version from XYplorer, hold down the
CTRL key while you click
Help | Online Support | Check for Updates. If you prefer to
download the BETA version, choose one of these packages:
(1)
Installer Package, (2)
No-Install Package (for manual unpacking).
Note that BETA versions are work in progress and might contain fresh bugs. You have been warned. It's a good idea to backup your complete XYplorer settings (menu File | Settings Special | Backup Application Data Folder...) before running a new BETA version. This will also help in fixing any fresh bugs.