tag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:/discussions/suggestions/13872-backup-progress-barInfinite Kind: Discussion 2021-11-24T12:00:21Ztag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/492854042021-07-10T12:40:05Z2021-07-10T12:40:07ZBackup progress bar<div><p>During the Backup process, the Moneydance user interface doesn't show anything happening. (A user doesn't see that the backup is underway until it's finished.) It would be nice if the interface showed a progress bar, or spinning wheel, or anything that shows the backup is in process, so the user should wait until it's complete before doing something else in the program.</p></div>Stevetag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/492854042021-08-25T08:35:17Z2021-08-25T11:38:17ZBackup progress bar<div><p>Firstly, please accept my sincere apologies for the lack of response in <a href="https://infinitekind.tenderapp.com/discussions/suggestions/13872-backup-progress-bar">this thread</a>.</p>
<p>Generally, Moneydance creates automatic backup files. A backup file will be created each time you <strong>close</strong> your file until the <strong>set number exist</strong>, then each file will be updated in turn. You should be able to see a "progress bar" when you choose to close Moneydance.</p>
<p>Also, if these files are stored in the default location, they're accessible from Moneydance via <strong>Help --> Show Backup Folder</strong>, so you can verify that this is working correctly.</p>
<p>If you wish to amend the backup file settings, you can choose <strong>Moneydance --> Preferences</strong>, then select the <strong>'Backups' tab</strong>, as outlined in <a href="https://infinitekind.tenderapp.com/kb/customizing-and-preferences/backups">this article</a> of the Knowledge Base.</p>
<p>From this window, you can <strong>amend the backup location</strong>, and choose the <strong>maximum number of backups to be stored</strong>.</p>
<p>You could amend the backup location, so the automatic backup files are sent to a location of your choice. For example, you could choose an external drive, or a shared folder location like Dropbox. This will ensure your data is accessible from another system, even if you were to encounter complete computer failure.</p>
<p>I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions or need more assistance.</p>
<p>--<br>
Maddy, Infinite Kind Support</p></div>Maddytag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/492854042021-08-25T11:33:13Z2021-08-25T11:33:15ZBackup progress bar<div><p>Hi Maddy,<br>
Thanks for your reply. Apparently I didn't explain the issue in great enough detail. <strong>The situation I'm describing is specifically when the user manually selects Export Backup.</strong> While Moneydance performs that backup, there is no progress bar. (I do see a progress bar during the automatic backup when closing a file, but there's no such progress bar during the manual Export Backup.)</p></div>Stevetag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/492854042021-08-25T11:34:56Z2021-08-25T11:34:56ZBackup progress bar<div><p>I agree. The std backup on exit does provide a progress bar. However file/export backup does not. It would be useful!</p>
<p>+1 from me.</p></div>Stuart Beesley (Mr Toolbox)tag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/492854042021-08-25T11:55:58Z2021-08-25T11:55:58ZBackup progress bar<div><p>Thank you for clarifying!</p>
<p>I've filed a ticket in our ticketing system with your suggestion, so the developers will be looking into it.</p>
<p>Please let us know if we can be of further assistance!</p>
<p>--<br>
Maddy, Infinite Kind Support</p></div>Maddy