How-to Tutorials
How do I use Impression to archive files to a CD or DVD?
How do I use Impression to archive files to a disk image or an external drive?
How do I use Impression to archive files to my network server?
How do I run an incremental or differential archiving operation?
How do I schedule Impression to automatically run archiving operations?
How do I restore files from the 'imps' archive on my disc or disk image?
How do I restore files archived using 'file copy' method?
How do I rejoin this .part_a file with its appropriate .part_b file?
How do I tell if my optical drive is supported for writing to CD or DVD with Impression?
How do I choose an alternative location for temporary 'scratch' files?
How do I change the name of or remove an item from my bookmarks list?
Questions, Answered
Can you give me a quick run-down of Impression's features and capabilities?
Why am I getting notice that my archiving operations to 8GB+ disk images are failing under Mac OS X 10.3.9?
Can I see a list of practical differences between 'File copy (Finder readable)' and 'Restorable (pax-based)' modes for archiving files?
Why is temporary or 'scratch' space necessary?
How is Impression's estimate for needed scratch space computed?
Does Impression support multi-session burning when using CD-R/CD-RW media?
Why doesn't Impression support multi-session burning when using DVD-R/DVD-RW media?
I have two CD burners, one internal and one external. Can I choo-choo-choose my favorite burner?
Why is Impression's estimate for an incremental backup as large as the estimate for a full backup?
Does Impression support tape drives?
What's the speed difference between using 'File copy (Finder-readable)' and 'Restorable (pax-based)'?
What's the maximum size file I can back up with Impression?
Is Impression compatible with Apple's 'FileVault'?
I moved Impression after I launched it, why is it now filling up my log with indications that an internal resource wasn't found?
Why did Impression indicate that it had trouble parsing the path of this one particular file/folder?
Why were some files I wanted to back up left out of the archive?
How do I back up my externally-mounted drives with Impression?
Why won't Impression restore a file/folder from an older .pax archive with a bracket in its name?
Why doesn't Impression support my favorite feature?
Why doesn't Impression lock in access to the CD/DVD burner while it runs?
Why is Impression appending a .1, .2, .5, .11, etc. to my disc names?
Why does my 650MB CD only have ~610MB of useable space?
Why aren't MD5 checksums created for packages/bundles/applications?
Why can't I resume a previously canceled backup?
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