Diavolo
Thanks for your answer.
I received Diavolo Pro V3.02 a view days ago. But the problem of making an easy
multiple volume backups still exists. Using filters just doesn't make much
difference. But I'm not sure. Maybe I missed a feature. But let's describe it:
1. Filters allow a more easy selection of volumes for backup. However, the
manual is unclear. For instance, when do Filters select specific files and when
do I select the complete volume? Or more precise, once a filter is created for
a whole volume, what about files added to the volume later? I had to try things
in order to find out the right way.
2. Still, making a backup of several partitions is a nightmare. Filters do
help. But what I want is: select the partitions to backup and "start".
Currently, I first have to make a filter (that is with predefined partitions…
something I often don't have). Once created I have to run that filter for
backup. However, the filter still requires me to select "Start" at the end of
the directory scanning. Now, scanning my HD can take up to 30 minutes. This
means, I have to get back to the computer after 30 mins in order to start the
backup. Very nasty especialy when this stupid requester becomes active (goess
what happens).
I think, the scheduler might solve this problem… but than, the scheduler has
to allow quick setup as I don't run backups on a regular base. I usualy run
backups when my computer doesn't write files or when I go the supermarket for
food (that's where I hate filters as I simply can't make a backup with
filters).
Anyway, as said, I currently don't see any better software than Diavolo and
maybe I can solve this problem… it's just that I don't understand why this
VERY basic feature is not implemented.