Date filter

Use the Date filter to include or exclude files based on a specific date and time or a date range.

Follow the procedure below to filter files based on their date:

  1. Click the Date filter button.

    The Date Filter dialog box appears:

  2. Decide whether to include or exclude the files.

    If you select Include, only files that match the Date filter you specify will be backed up or restored.

    If you select Exclude, all files will be backed up or restored EXCEPT for those that match the Date filter you specify.

  3. Select a ``Based On'' method.

  4. Specify the comparison method and the date(s) to be used for comparison.

    You have four options from which to choose:

The above window illustrates the following example:

You want to back up your host. However, in order to save time, you only want to include files that have been modified within the last two months.


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