Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: Copy files and backup settings

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Hampton Roads, VA
    Posts
    1,128

    Lightbulb Copy files and backup settings

    So guys I have a simple process I make the cut file, copy the cut file to a stick, walk to the shop and copy the cut file to the control computer. I think this is a very common activity for botters. I have about 3 of these sticks I use.

    I have always done it this way and I still do it this way. I have been unintentionally bogarting a little utility I created years ago so I would not have to keep getting a larger thumb drive as I get more and more files. If its starts to get too full I delete older cut files to make room. It also insures that you get all of your files. It only copies cut files created/modified 0 - 27 days back!


    • The first is to copy to the stick from the design box:
      • ShopBotCopyCutFiles.bat

    • Next is copied to the root of the stick to insure we never copy to the wrong place.
      • SB.ico

    • Now on the stick we have copy.bat to copy the files from the stick to the cut computer. AND does a backup of our SB settings.
      • copy.bat

    • This file excludes files we do not want copied.
      • ex.txt


    Open these files and set the folders to match your system. You will have to remove the .txt from all but the ex.txt file

    ~HTH
    Attached Files Attached Files
    "Once a person moves away from the computer and CNC some of the most important work begins." ~Joe Crumley

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Hampton Roads, VA
    Posts
    1,128

    Default

    In hindsight I guess we didn't really need the exclude because we are being so specific regarding the copy mask. I hope it helped someone.
    "Once a person moves away from the computer and CNC some of the most important work begins." ~Joe Crumley

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Feb 2015
    Location
    Alberta
    Posts
    109

    Default

    Khaos,

    Thanks for putting the batch files together. I'll find them useful.

    James

Similar Threads

  1. UPS Battery Backup?
    By rb99 in forum ShopBotter Message Board
    Replies: 21
    Last Post: 07-23-2017, 10:36 AM
  2. Do You Backup?
    By harryball in forum ShopBotter Message Board
    Replies: 28
    Last Post: 12-07-2013, 09:10 PM
  3. How do I copy this?
    By flyguy in forum Techniques for Cutting, Drilling, Machining
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 09-20-2012, 08:36 AM
  4. Backup UPS...
    By harryball in forum Variations & Modifications of ShopBots
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 03-14-2010, 02:19 PM
  5. Altering shopbot files for safe z and settings wizard
    By courtney2018 in forum Troubleshooting
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 10-03-2009, 02:16 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •