Auto Backup
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The auto backup feature is a way to periodically backup your important folders in a consistent manner.  This operation backs up the currently displayed configuration periodically at a predetermined time of 2am.  You can choose to automatically back up daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.  A file named "autoBackup" is used to specify the relevant parameters.

The autoBackup program is run by simply clicking the 'Run AutoBackup' item of the File menu. The program runs in the background and will perform the backup operation without intervention one minute past midnight as long as the computer is turned on.  If the computer is not on at that time, the backup operation can be performed as soon as the computer is booted.  In that case, you will be reminded that the operation was scheduled to have already run, but that you can run it now if you want.  After the operation has completed, the displayed dialog box shows the time and duration of the operation, the number of files copied, and the next scheduled backup.  A log file, myBackup.log is also written, listing all the files copied and any errors which occurred. 

 The menu item 'AutoBackup Info', under the View menu, displays information of the currently running auto backup operation..which configuration file is being used, the auto backup interval, and the next scheduled backup.  This information is extremely useful and can be consulted whenever you are in doubt about the currently running auto backup.  AutoBackup can be turned off any time by simply clicking on the 'Kill AutoBackup' item from the File menu.  It is easy to tell if autoBackup is running.  If it is then 'Run AutoBackup' is dimmed and 'Kill AutoBackup' is enabled. Otherwise, 'Run AutoBackup' is enabled and 'Kill AutoBackup' is dimmed.