EzTape Index

The EzTape Index contains a list of all available help topics.

For information about using the Help system, press [F1] or select Using Help from the Help menu.

From within EzTape's menu system, press [F1] to display help on a highlighted command or open dialog box.

Keyboard

Control Menu Keys

Menu Keys

Window Keys

Dialog Keys

Selections Keys

Commands

File Menu Commands

Tree Menu Commands

Mark Menu Commands

Tasks Menu Commands

Utilities Menu Commands

View Menu Commands

Options Menu Commands

Window Menu Commands

Librarian Menu Commands

Help Menu Commands

Procedures

Adding a Parameter File to a Group

Adding or Editing Rules in the Mark Rules Window

Applying a Rule

Arranging Directory Tree and File Windows

Arranging Window Icons

Changing File Attributes

Choosing Commands from the Ribbon

Closing All File Windows

Copying Files

Creating a Parameter File

Deleting an EzStart Event

Deleting Backup Sets from a Tape

Deleting Backup Sets from the Library

Deleting Files

Deleting Rules from the Mark Rules Window

Deleting Tapes from the Library

Displaying Library Backup Sets

Displaying Rules in the Mark Rules Window

Ejecting a Tape

Exiting EzStart

Expanding and Collapsing Directory Levels

EzTape's Parameter File Format

Listing Marked Files

Loading a Parameter File

Loading EzStart

Marking Selections

Moving Among Open Windows

Moving Files

Naming a Tape

Opening File Windows

Opening the Directory Tree Window

Opening the EzStart Window

Performing a Backup

Performing a Restore

Preparing a Tape for First Use (DC2000 tape drive only)

Printing the Contents of a Window

Quick Command Icons

Removing All Marks

Replacing File Windows Automatically

Restoring Tapes from the Library

Running a Parameter file from Program Manager

Scanning Marked Files

Scheduling an EzStart Event

Selecting a Media Type

Selecting Drives, Directories and Backup Sets

Selecting Files in a File Window

Setting Backup Defaults

Setting Organize Defaults

Setting Printer Properties

Setting Restore Defaults

Setting the Repeat Interval of a Recurring Event

Setting Window Defaults

Suspending a EzStart Event

Sorting Files

Short-cuts Menu

Turning the Ribbon On or Off

Turning the Status Bar On or Off

Unmarking Selections

Updating a Tape into the Library

Updating the Window Display

Viewing Information About Backup Sets and Tapes


EzTape Procedures

Procedures topics show you how to use EzTape to backup, restore and manage data.  Topics are grouped according to the functions they describe.

For information about using the Help system, press [F1] or select Using Help from the Help menu.

Quick Ways to Use EzTape

The Short-cuts Menu

Quick Command Icons

Using the Menu System to Back Up and Restore

Performing a Backup

Performing a Restore

Selecting Files

Selecting a Media Type

Selecting Drives, Directories and Backup Sets

Selecting Files in a File Window

Marking Files

Marking Selections

Unmarking Selections

Removing All Marks

Applying a Rule

Displaying Rules in the Mark Rules Window

Adding or Editing Rules in the Mark Rules Window

Deleting Rules from the Mark Rules Window

Scanning Marked Files

Listing Marked Files

Organizing Files

Copying Files

Moving Files

Deleting Files

Changing File Attributes

Using Parameter Files

Creating a Parameter File

Loading a Parameter File

Running a Parameter file from Program Manager

Adding a Parameter File to a Group

EzTape's Parameter File Format

Using EzStart

Loading EzStart

Opening the EzStart Window

Scheduling an EzStart Event

Deleting an EzStart Event

Suspending a EzStart Event

Setting the Repeat Interval of a Recurring Event

Exiting EzStart

Using the Tape Library

Displaying Library Backup Sets

Updating a Tape into the Library

Deleting Backup Sets from the Library

Deleting Tapes from the Library

Restoring Tapes from the Library

Using the Tape Utilities

Viewing Information About Backup Sets and Tapes

Naming a Tape

Deleting Backup Sets from a Tape

Preparing a Tape for First Use (DC2000 tape drives only)

Ejecting a Tape

Manipulating the Window Display

Opening the Directory Tree Window

Expanding and Collapsing Directory Levels

Opening File Windows

Choosing Commands from the Ribbon

Moving Among Open Windows

Updating the Window Display

Replacing File Windows Automatically

Closing All File Windows

Turning the Ribbon On or Off

Turning the Status Bar On or Off

Sorting Files

Arranging Directory Tree and File Windows

Arranging Window Icons

Using the Printer Options

Printing the Contents of a Window

Setting Printer Properties

Setting Default Options

Setting Window Defaults

Setting Backup Defaults

Setting Restore Defaults

Setting Organize Defaults


The Short-cuts Menu

EzTape's short-cuts menu offers a convenient way to perform simple backup and restore operations.

Use this menu option:	To:

Backup all files on disk	Make a complete backup of each drive you select.

Restore current tape	Restore everything from the tape currently in your tape drive.

Backup modified files on disk	Back up only those files that have been added or changed since the last backup for the drive(s) you select.

To Backup All Files or Backup Modified Files:

1.	Select Short-cuts from the File menu, then select Backup all files on disk or Backup modified files on disk.

2.	Highlight the drive(s) you wish to backup and select OK.

The backup will begin.  If you run out of room on the tape during the backup operation, insert additional tape(s) when prompted.

Each drive receives its own backup set.  If you selected Backup all files, the backup sets will be called IMAGE, followed by the appropriate drive letter.  If you chose Backup modified files, the backup sets will be called MODIFIED, followed by  the drive letter.

To Restore All Files on the Current Tape:

*	Select Short-cuts from the File menu, then select Restore current tape.

The restore will begin.  If you are restoring a split tape, insert additional tape(s) when prompted.

EzTape restores all backup sets on the tape to their source drives.  All files except for hidden and system are restored.

See Setting Window Defaults to learn how to display the Short-cuts menu automatically upon starting EzTape.

Related Topic

Quick Command Icons


Quick Command Icons

If you elected to add EzTape's program items to a group window during installation, you received three quick command icons in addition to the EzTape icon.

These icons perform the same functions as the choices in the Short-cuts menu.

Use this command:	To:

Backup all files on disk	Make a complete backup of each drive you select.

Restore current tape	Restore everything from the tape currently in your tape drive.

Backup modified files on disk	Back up only those files that have been added or changed since the last backup for the drive(s) you select.

To Backup All Files or Backup Modified Files:

1.	Open the group window that contains EzTape and select the Backup all files on disk or Backup modified files on disk program item.

2.	Highlight the drive(s) you wish to backup and select OK.

The backup will begin.  If you run out of room on the tape during the backup operation, insert additional tape(s) when prompted.

Each drive receives its own backup set.  If you selected Backup all files, the backup sets will be called IMAGE, followed by the appropriate drive letter.  If you chose Backup modified files, the backup sets will be called MODIFIED, followed by  the drive letter.

To Restore All Files on the Current Tape:

*	Open the group window that contains EzTape and select the Restore current tape program icon.

The restore will begin.  If you are restoring a split tape, insert additional tape(s) when prompted.

EzTape restores all backup sets on the tape to their source drives.  All files except for hidden and system are restored.

Related Topic

The Short-cuts Menu


Performing a Backup

EzTape's powerful menu system allows you to perform specialized backup operations.

To perform a backup:

1.	Click the Disk button in the ribbon.

Or select Disk from the Tree menu.

2.	Mark the files you want to back up.

3.	Click the Backup button in the ribbon.

Or select Start backup from the Tasks menu.

4.	When the Backup set parameters dialog box appears, select the options you want, then select OK.

The backup will begin.  If you run out of room on the tape during the backup operation, insert additional tape(s) as prompted.

Related Topics

Selecting a Media Type

Marking Selections


Performing a Restore

EzTape's powerful menu system allows you to perform specialized restore operations.

To perform a restore:

1.	Click either the Tape or Library button in the ribbon.

Or select either Tape or Library from the Tree menu.

Select Library to display the backup sets recorded in the tape library, Tape to display the contents of the tape currently installed in your tape drive.

2.	Mark the files you want to restore to your hard drive.

3.	Click the Restore button in the ribbon.

Or select Start restore from the Tasks menu.

4.	When the Restore parameters dialog box appears, select the options you want, then select OK.

The restore will begin.  If you are restoring a split tape, insert additional tape(s) when prompted.

Related Topics

Selecting a Media Type

Marking Selections


Selecting a Media Type

The media type determines what kind of files will be displayed in the directory tree window.

•	Select Disk to display all of the drives on your computer

•	Select Library to display all of the backup sets recorded the tape library.

•	Select Tape to see a list of backup sets on your tape

To select a media type:

*	Click the Disk, Library or Tape button in the ribbon.

-or-

*	Select Disk, Library or Tape from the Tree pull-down.

If you have marked files in one medium and are switching to another, you must abandon those marks in order to display files from the new medium.  You will have the opportunity to cancel before EzTape clears the marks.


Selecting Drives, Directories and Backup Sets

To select an item, all you need to do is highlight it.

To select an entire drive, directory or backup set:

1.	Select the media type to be displayed in the Directory Tree window.

2.	Locate the desired drive, directory or backup set in the Directory Tree window and highlight it.

To highlight a range of items:

*	Hold down the mouse button and drag the pointer over the desired range.

-or-

*	Press [Shift] while using the up and down arrow keys to move the cursor over the desired range.

To make additional selections without losing the ones you've already made:

*	Press [Ctrl] while making your additional selections.

Related Topics

Selecting a Media Type

Selecting Files in a File Window


Selecting Files in a File Window

To select a file, all you need to do is highlight it.

To select individual files:

1.	Select the media type to be displayed in the Directory Tree window.

2.	Locate the directory that contains your file and open a file window for it.

3.	Highlight the file in the file window.

To highlight a range of files:

*	Hold down the mouse button and drag the pointer over the desired range.

-or-

*	Press [Shift] while using the up and down arrow keys to move the cursor over the desired range.

To make additional selections without losing the ones you've already made:

*	Press [Ctrl] while making your additional selections.

Related Topics

Selecting a Media Type

Opening File Windows

Selecting Drives, Directories and Backup Sets


Marking Selections

You indicate which files to include in an operation by marking them.

To mark files for inclusion in a backup or restore:

1.	Select the items you wish to mark by highlighting them with your mouse or with keyboard commands.

You may highlight entire drives, backup sets, directories or individual files.

2.	Click the Mark button in the ribbon.

Or select Mark selected files from the Mark menu.

A black circle will appear next to the items you marked.  If you marked a drive, backup set or directory, its contents are also marked.

EzTape uses full and half circles to show mark status:

Symbol	What It Means:

full circle	Indicates that an item and its contents are marked.

half circle	Indicates that a drive, directory or backup set contains items that are marked.

x'd circle	Indicates that EzTape has excluded these hidden and system files from all backups and restores.

Note:  If you mark a directory that does not contain any files, a black circle still appears to indicate it was marked, and a half circle appears next to any parent directories.  This is useful when you are using parameter files.  The mark indicates that the parameter file will include any files you later add to this directory.

Related Topics

Selecting Drives, Directories and Backup Sets

Selecting Files in a File Window


Unmarking Selections

You can use the unmark option to remove marks from an item or exclude it from an operation.

To unmark files:

1.	Select the items you wish to unmark by highlighting them with your mouse or with keyboard commands.

You may highlight entire drives, backup sets, directories or individual files.

2.	Click the Unmark button from the ribbon.

Or select Unmark selected files from the Mark menu.

If the item was previously marked, its black circle will disappear.  If you unmarked a drive, backup set or directory, its contents also become unmarked.

If you unmark all the files and subdirectories within a directory, a half circle still appears by the directory to indicate that a rule ("exclude these items from the operation") has been applied.  To remove the half circle, you must unmark the parent directory.

Related Topics

Selecting Drives, Directories and Backup Sets

Selecting Files in a File Window


Removing All Marks

To unmark all of your currently marked files:

*	Select Clear all marks from the Mark menu.

You will be asked to confirm the operation.  Answer Yes to clear the marks, No to cancel.


Applying a Rule

Another way of marking or unmarking files is to apply a rule to your selections.  You can select a group of files then narrow it down by setting criteria, such as:

•	"Include only those files with an .EXE extension."

-or-

•	"Exclude files that were created before January 1, 1985."

To apply a rule:

1.	Select the items you wish to mark by highlighting them with your mouse or with keyboard commands.

You may highlight entire drives, backup sets, directories or individual files.

2.	Select the Apply rule from the Mark menu.

3.	When the Apply Rule dialog box appears, fill in the boxes for options you want, then select Accept.

Files and directories that meet the specifications you've selected will appear marked with a full circle.

All of the other directories you selected will receive a half circle, even it they contain no marked files or are empty, to indicate that the rule was applied to them as well.

To view the rule you've set up:

*	Select Show Mark Rules from the Windows menu.

The Mark Rules window will appear.

Related Topics

Selecting Drives, Directories and Backup Sets

Selecting Files in a File Window

Marking Selections

Displaying Rules in the Mark Rules Window


Displaying Rules in the Mark Rules Window

The Mark Rules window displays a list of rules currently in effect.

To open the Mark Rules Window:

*	Select Show mark rules from the Windows menu.

When the Mark Rules window is open, a check mark appears next to this option.  To close the window, select Show mark rules again.  The check mark will disappear.

Each rule in the Mark Rules window consists of a path specification which represents files you have marked.  A rule may be preceded by any of these symbols:

Symbol	What It Means

&	In place of the drive designator, this symbol means that the rule applies to all drive or backup sets

-	The rule unmarks files.

|	The rule has attribute or time/data restrictions.  To view them, select Edit.

Related Topics

Adding or Editing Rules in the Mark Rules Window

Deleting Rules from the Mark Rules Window


Adding or Editing Rules in the Mark Rules Window

You can add a rule or edit an existing one by using the options in the Mark Rules window.  You do not have to have files selected to use these options.

To add a rule:

1.	Select Add.

2.	When the Add Rule dialog box appears, fill in the boxes for the options you want, then select Accept.

To edit a rule:

1.	Highlight the rule you want to change and select Edit.

2.	When the Edit Rule dialog box appears, fill in the boxes for the options you want, then select Accept.

Related Topics

Displaying Rules in the Mark Rules Window

Applying a Rule


Deleting Rules in the Mark Rules Window
Deleting Rules from the Mark Rules Window

Use the delete option in the Mark Rules window to remove rules.

To delete a rule:

*	Highlight the rule you want to remove, then select Delete.

The rule will disappear.  The files affected by the rule will revert to their former states.  For example, if you used a rule to unmark a marked file, when you delete the rule the file will once again be marked.

Related Topics

Displaying Rules in the Mark Rules Window

Applying a Rule


Scanning Marked Files

You can scan your currently marked files to view the following information:

•	The total number of drives, directories and files that are marked.

•	The total bytes of all marked files

To scan your currently marked files:

*	Select Scan marked files from the Tasks menu.

The Scan Marked Files window will appear.  When you have finished viewing the information, select OK.

EzTape gives you the option of scanning the currently marked files before it begins a backup or restore.

To scan marked file before an EzTape operation:

1.	Mark the files you wish to include and start the backup or restore.

2.	Select the Options button in the Backup set parameters or Restore parameters dialog box.

3.	Select the Scan Marked Files option.

Related Topic

Listing Marked Files


Listing Marked Files

You can view a list of all marked files, including their directory path, size and date last modified.

To list all marked files:

*	Select List marked files from the Tasks menu.

EzTape first scans the marked files, then displays your currently marked selections in the List Marked Files window.

Related Topics

Scanning Marked Files


Copying Files

EzTape provides a way for you to copy files from one drive or directory to another location on your computer.

To copy files:

1.	Select Disk as your media type.

You may only copy files to and from your computer's hard disk.  Tape and Library files cannot be copied.

2.	Mark the files you want to copy.

3.	Select Copy from the File menu.

4.	When the Copy files dialog box appears, fill in the boxes for the options you want, then select OK.

Related Topics

Selecting a Media Type

Marking Selections


Moving Files

EzTape provides a way for you to move files from one drive or directory to another location on your computer.

To move files:

1.	Select Disk as your media type.

You may only move files to and from your computer's hard disk.  Tape and Library files cannot be moved.

2.	Mark the files you want to move.

3.	Select Move from the File menu.

4.	When the Move files dialog box appears, fill in the boxes for the options you want, then select OK.

Related Topics

Selecting a Media Type

Marking Selections


Deleting Files

EzTape provides a way for you to delete files from your computer's hard disk.

To delete files:

1.	Select Disk as your media type.

You may only delete files from your computer's hard disk.  Tape and Library files cannot be deleted.

2.	Mark the files you want to move.

3.	Select Delete from the File menu.

4.	When the Delete files dialog box appears, fill in the boxes for the options you want, then select OK.

Related Topics

Selecting a Media Type

Marking Selections


Changing File Attributes

EzTape provides a way for you to change the file attributes of files on your computer's hard disk.

To change file attributes:

1.	Select Disk as your media type.

You may only delete files from your computer's hard disk.  Tape and Library files cannot be deleted.

2.	Mark the files you want to move.

3.	Select Delete from the File menu.

4.	When the Change file attributes dialog box appears, fill in the boxes for the options you want, then select OK.

Related Topics

Selecting a Media Type

Marking Selections


Creating a Parameter File

You can create parameter files for tasks that you perform on a regular basis.  Once created, you can execute a parameter file:

•	from within the EzTape menu system

•	using Program Manager's Run Command

•	as a program item from a Windows group

•	as an EzStart event

To create a parameter file from within the EzTape menu system:

1.	Mark the files or backup sets you want to back up or restore.

2.	Select Save parameter file from the File menu.

3.	Fill in the boxes for the options you want in the Backup set parameters or Restore parameters dialog box, then select OK.

4.	When the Save parameter file dialog box appears, enter a name and path specification for your parameter file, then select OK.

Note:  If you do not specify an extension, EzTape will add .TPF to your filename.  We recommend that you use this extension for all your parameter files since the program automatically associates .TPF files with the EzTape application.

To create a parameter file using a text editor:

1.	Use a text editor to open a new file.

2.	Type in the commands for the parameter file to perform, using EzTape's parameter file format.

3.	Save the parameter file under a unique filename.

We recommend that you add a .TPF extension to identify the file as a parameter file.  EzTape automatically associates .TPF files with the EzTape application.

Related Topics

EzTape's Parameter File Format

Loading a Parameter File

Running a Parameter file from Program Manager

Adding a Parameter File to a Group


Loading a Parameter File

When you load a parameter file, your files become marked as specified in the parameter file.

To load a parameter file:

1.	Select Load a parameter file from the File menu.

If you currently have any files marked, you will be asked if you wish to discard them.  Answer  Yes to discard the marks.  Answer No to add the parameter file's marks to those you've already made.

2.	When the Load parameter file dialog box appears, select the directory of the parameter file you wish to load, then select the parameter file from the list displayed.

If the parameter file to be loaded marks files of a different media type from that currently selected, you will be asked again if you wish to clear your current marks.  In this case, you must clear the marks or the parameter file can't be loaded.

Related Topics

Creating a Parameter File


Running a Parameter File from Program Manager

To execute a parameter file from the Program Manager:

1.	Select Run from the File menu.

2.	Enter the following information in the Command Line text box:

[EzTape directory] EZTAPE [filename]

The EzTape directory is the directory where you installed EzTape, usually C:\EzTape.

If your parameter file ends in .TPF you do not need to type "EZTAPE."  Your file is already associated with the EzTape application.

3.	Select OK.

Related Topic

Creating a Parameter File


Adding a Parameter File to a Group

You can add a parameter file to an existing program group.  That way, you can run the parameter file without entering the EzTape menu.

To add a parameter file to a group:

1.	Open the group window where you want to add the parameter file.

If you elected to set up EzTape as a program group during installation, you should use that group.

2.	Select New from the File menu.

3.	Select Program Item, then select OK.

4.	Type a description of the parameter file in the Description text box.

5.	Enter the following information in the Command Line text box:

[EzTape directory] EZTAPE [filename]

The EzTape directory is the directory where you installed EzTape, usually C:\EzTape.

If your parameter file ends in .TPF you do not need to type "EZTAPE."  Your file is already associated with the EzTape application.

6.	Select OK.

Related Topic

Creating a Parameter File


EzTape's Parameter File Format

EzTape's parameter file format allows you to create and edit parameter files with a text editor.  This option is provided for the advanced user as an alternative to choosing options from the menus.

The parameter file format is as follows:

[mode] [optionlist]

You use the mode variable to specify the type of command you want the parameter file to perform.  Each mode has a different set of options.  You can view each mode's options by selecting it from the list below:

Command:	Meaning

!backup	perform a backup

!restore	perform a restore from tape

!library	perform a restore from library

!init	perform a tape initialization

!util	perform a tape utility

!shortcut	perform a shortcut operation

When you use the mode variable, you need only type the exclamation point and the first letter of the command.  For example, the mode variable for backup is !b.

Related Topic

Creating a Parameter File


Backup Mode Option List

You can use the following options with the !backup mode command.

Option:	Use this option to:

/a	back up modified files only.

/b [type]	select files according to their file attributes:

r	include read-only files

h	include hidden files

s	include system file

no argument	exclude read-only, hidden and system files

The default is /b r, include read-only, but not hidden and system files.   If you want to exclude read-only files, you need to specify /b to turn off the read-only attribute, then type /b with the attributes you want included.

/c [level]	set the compression level as follows:

level 0	no data compression

level 1	data compression of approximately 1.2:1

level 2	data compression of approximately 2:1 (the default)

/d date_spec date [time]

choose a date specification.  The date_spec variable can have one of the following values:

ge or >=	greater than or equal to

gt or >	greater than

eq or =	equal

lt or <	less than

le or <=	less than or equal to

ne or <>	not equal

The date variable must be in this format:  dd-mm-yy

For example, 02-15-91.

The time variable is optional.  It must be in the following format:  hh:mm

For example, 13:30 means 1:30 PM.

/g	add this backup set to the library.

/i "backup_comments"

include backup remarks.  The remarks can be a maximum of  127 characters.

/l log_name [xi]

create a log for messages during this operation.  Substitute a valid file name for the log_name variable.

If you want to include a list of files excluded from the operation due to errors, use the x variable.  If you want to include a list the files that were included in the operation, use the i variable.

/n "backup_set_name"

assign a name to the backup set.  This name can be a maximum of 31 characters.  Do not use characters that are illegal for a file name (for example, do not use the symbols : \ * ? .).

If you do not use this option to set a name, EzTape names the backup set according to the drive whose files it contains, for example DRIVE C.

/q	include the subdirectories for a selected directory.  This file specification must be used before the /s specification.

/r	reset the archive bits by turning off the archive bit of each file you back up.  This lets the operating system and EzTape know that the file has been backed up.  If you later change a file, its archive bit will automatically be turned back on.

EzTape uses the archive bit to determine which files to back up when you select Backup Modified Files on Disk.

/s file_spec	mark or unmark files.  Substitute the path of the file(s) you want to mark or unmark for the file_spec variable.

If you precede a file_spec with a minus (-) sign, this option will unmark the files in the path.

You can use as many /s options as necessary to select your files.  The order in which you place /s commands is important.  Before you can exclude files, you must specify some to include.

/u	set the tape to unused before backup.  Make sure that you do not need the data on the tape before you use this option.

/w [fcnso]	set the wait on error option.  When you use this option, the operation will pause at a situation that you specify and wait for you to select a continue, retry, or cancel option.

You can choose to wait at one or more of the following:

f =	file sharing error

c =	critical error

n =	non-critical error

s =	split/full tape

o =	completion of operation

If you use only /w, there will be no wait.

/x bs_name	overwrite a backup set, where the variable bs_name represents the backup set name.


Restore and LIB Mode Option List

You can use the following options with the !restore and !library mode commands.

Option:	Use this option to:

/b [type]	select files according to their file attributes:

r	include read-only files

h	include hidden files

s	include system file

no argument	exclude read-only, hidden and system files

The default is /b r, include read-only, but not hidden and system files.   If you want to exclude read-only files, you need to specify /b to turn off the read-only attribute, then type /b with the attributes you want included.

/d date_spec date [time]

choose a date specification.  The date_spec variable can have one of the following values:

ge or >=	greater than or equal to

gt or >	greater than

eq or =	equal

lt or <	less than

le or <=	less than or equal to

ne or <>	not equal

The date variable must be in this format:  dd-mm-yy

For example, 02-15-91.

The time variable is optional.  It must be in the following format:  hh:mm

For example, 13:30 means 1:30 PM.

/k [0 or 1]	choose whether or not to keep the directory tree.  If you put /k or /k 0, the directory tree will not be kept.  If you choose /k 1, EzTape will restore the directory tree.

/l log_name [xi]

create a log for messages during this operation.  Substitute a legal file name for the log_name variable.

If you want to include a list of files excluded from the operation due to errors, use the x variable.  If you want to include a list the files that were included in the operation, use the i variable.

/o [0, 1, or 2]

set the file overwrite level.  If you use:

0	newer files will not be overwritten

1	you will be prompted if a newer file exists

2	all files will be restored

/p [0, 1, or 2]

set how trustee level is restored for a Novell network:

0	do not restore any trustee rights

1	restore target directory rights only

2	restore rights to all directories in the target path

/q	include the subdirectories for a selected directory.

/t target_dir	choose the directory path where you want to restore the files to.

/s file_spec	mark or unmark backup sets.  Substitute the path of the file(s) you want to mark or unmark for the file_spec variable.

If you precede a file_spec with a minus (-) sign, this option will unmark the files in the path.

You can use as many /s options as necessary to select your files.  The order you put /s commands is important.  Before you can exclude files, you must specify some to include.

/w [fcnso]	set the wait on error option.  When you use this option, the operation will pause at a situation that you specify and wait for you to select a continue, retry, or cancel option.

You can choose to wait at one or more of the following:

f =	file sharing error

c =	critical error

n =	non-critical error

s =	split/full tape

o =	completion of operation

If you use only /w, there will be no wait.


Shortcuts Mode Option List

You can use the following options with the shortcut mode command.

Option:	Use this option to:

/b	back up all files on a drive.  When you run this parameter file, you will see a window asking which drive you want to back up.  Once you select a drive, the backup begins.

/c	back up only the files that have changed since last backup on a drive.  When you run this parameter file, you will see a window asking which drive you want to back up.  Once you select a drive, the backup begins.

/r	restore all files on the current tape.  When you run the parameter file, restore begins immediately.


Initialization Mode Option List

You can use the following options with the !init mode command.

Option:	Use this option to:

/i	initialize a tape.  This option will only be performed if the tape needs to be initialized.

/w [fcnso]	set the wait on error option.  When you use this option, the operation will pause at a situation that you specify and wait for you to select a continue, retry, or cancel option.

You can choose to wait at one or more of the following:

f =	file sharing error

c =	critical error

n =	non-critical error

s =	split/full tape

o =	completion of operation

If you use only /w, there will be no wait.


Utility Mode Option List

You can use the following options with the !utility mode command.

Option:	Use this option to:

/n tape_name	name the tape.

/r	perform a retension tape command to align a tape.

/u 	set the tape to unused.  Make sure that you do not need any of the backup sets currently on the tape.

/w [fcnso]	set the wait on error option.  When you use this option, the operation will pause at a situation that you specify and wait for you to select a continue, retry, or cancel option.

You can choose to wait at one or more of the following:

f =	file sharing error

c =	critical error

n =	non-critical error

s =	split/full tape

o =	completion of operation

If you use only /w, there will be no wait.


Loading EzStart

EzStart is a special program that allows you to schedule parameter files to run automatically while you are using other applications or are away from the computer.

In order for EzStart to operate, your computer must be turned on and running Windows, with EzStart loaded.  It is also important to keep your computer's clock up-to-date.

EzStart works best when you keep it running in the background.  That way, it continually monitors your system for scheduled events.

If you elected to add EzStart during the EzTape installation, EzStart will load automatically every time you start Windows.

If you did not add EzStart, you can run it from Program Manager.  However, you may miss some events if you forget to load it during a Windows session.

To load EzStart from Program Manager:

1.	Select Run from the File menu.

2.	Enter the following information in the Command Line text box:

[EzTape directory] EZSTART

The EzTape directory is the directory where you installed EzTape, usually C:\EzTape.

3.	Select OK.

Related Topics

Opening the EzStart Window

Scheduling an EzStart Event


Opening the EzStart Window

Use the EzStart window to view your scheduled events.

To open the EzStart window:

*	If EzStart is already running in the background, maximize the EzStart icon at the bottom of your screen.  The EzStart window will appear.

*	If you loaded EzStart through the Program Manager, the EzStart window appears when you execute the EzStart command.

Related Topics

Loading EzStart

Scheduling an EzStart Event


Displaying Library Backup Sets

Use EzTape's tape library to keep a record of the backup sets you have recorded on tape.

To display the contents of the library:

1.	Select the Library button in the ribbon.

Or select Library from the Tree menu.

EzTape displays all backup sets entered in the library in the Directory Tree window.  The serial number at the left indicates the tape on which the backup set is recorded.  EzTape assigns this number when it first updates the tape into the library.

Tip:  You should label your tapes with the serial number assigned.  That way, you will be able to locate the tapes when you need them.

2.	Open the backup sets and view their contents just as you would any folder in the Directory Tree window.

The Library also contains information about the backup set, such as its creation date, remarks, original and compressed size, compression ratio and whether it is stored on a split tape.

To get additional information about a backup set:

1.	Select Backup sets from the Library menu.

2.	Highlight the backup set you want information about.

3.	Select the Info button.

4.	The Backup set Information window will appear.  When you have finished viewing the information, select OK.

Related Topics

Updating a Tape Into the Library

Restoring Tapes from the Library


Updating a Tape into the Library

EzTape provides two ways of adding a tape's backup set information to the library.  You can add the information at the time you make the backup, or you can update the tape at a later date.

To add a backup set to the Library during backup:

1.	Mark the files you wish to back up and start the backup.

2.	Select the Add to library option in the Backup set parameters window.

To add the backup sets from an entire tape to the Library:

*	Select Update Library from the Librarian menu.

Make sure you have a tape inserted in the tape drive.

EzTape compares the information on the tape with that in the library.  If there are any differences, it records the new tape information in the library.

Related Topics

Performing a Backup

Displaying Library Backup Sets


Deleting Backup Sets from the Library

To remove a backup set record from the library:

1.	Select Backup sets from the Library menu.

2.	Highlight the backup set you want to delete.

3.	Select the Delete button.

4.	You will be asked to confirm the operation.  If you are sure you want to remove the tape, select OK.  Otherwise, select Cancel.

Related Topics

Displaying Library Backup Sets

Deleting Tapes from the Library


Deleting Tapes from the Library

To remove records of a tape and all of its backup sets from the library:

1.	Select Remove tapes from the Librarian menu.

2.	When the Library Tape list appears, highlight the tape you want to remove and select Remove.

3.	You will be asked to confirm the operation.  If you are sure you want to remove the tape, select OK.  Otherwise, select Cancel.

Related Topics

Displaying Library Backup Sets

Deleting Backup Sets from the Library


Restoring Tapes from the Library

To restore a backup sets recorded in the library:

1.	Click the Library button in the ribbon.

Or select Library from the Tree menu.

2.	Mark the files you want to restore to your hard drive.

3.	Click the Restore button in the ribbon.

Or select Start restore from the Tasks menu.

4.	When the Restore parameters dialog box appears, select the options you want, then select OK.

EzTape will prompt you to insert the tapes needed to complete the restore.

Related Topics

Selecting a Media Type

Marking Selections

Performing a Restore


Viewing Information About Backup Sets and Tapes

EzTape provides useful information about your tapes and the backup sets they contain.

To get information about a tape:

1.	Select Display tape info from the Utilities menu.

There must be a tape present in the tape drive for EzTape to perform this operation.

2.	The Tape Information window will appear.  When you have finished viewing the information, select OK.

To get information about a backup set:

1.	Select Backup sets from the Utilities menu.

There must be a tape present in the tape drive for EzTape to perform this operation.

2.	Highlight the backup set you want information about.

3.	Select the Info button.

4.	The backup set information window will appear.  When you have finished viewing the information, select OK.


Naming a Tape

To assign a volume name to a tape:

1.	Select Name tape from the Utilities menu.

There must be a tape present in the tape drive for EzTape to perform this operation.

2.	Enter a name in the text box and select OK.

The name can be up to 31 characeters long.  If the tape already has a name it will appear in the text box.


Preparing a Tape for First Use
Preparing a Tape for First Use (DC2000 tape drives only)

Note:  We strongly recommend that you use preformatted tapes with your tape drive.  Preformatted tapes are ready to use right out of the box.  They never require initialization.  You can obtain these tapes from your dealer.

If you do not use preformatted tapes, you will need to initialize each of your tapes before its first use.

Initialization ties up EzTape for over an hour.  You can switch to other programs while initialization takes place.  Do not, however, close the EzTape application window or initialization will halt.

Once the tape has been initialized there should be no need to ever perform the operation again.  If you wish to reuse a tape that you have used previously to make backups, you should set the tape to unused status.

To initialize an unformatted tape:

1.	Select Initialize tape from the Utilities menu.

The initialization option will be grayed out if your tape is already formatted or your tape drive does not support it.

2.	You will be asked to confirm the operation.  Select Yes if you wish to continue, No to cancel.

A status window will appear to show you how the operation is proceeding.

If haven't used a tape for a long period of time, or if the tape has been exposed to temperature extremes, you may wish to retension the tape.

To retension a tape:

*	Select Retension tape from the Utilities menu.

The tape will spool from end to end, then rewinds.  It takes about one minute.

Related Topic

Deleting Backup Sets from a Tape


Deleting Backup Sets from a Tape

To remove all the backup sets on a tape (DC2000 tapes only):

1.	Select Set tape to unused from the Utilities menu.

This option will be grayed out if your tape drive does not support it.  It will also appear grayed out if there is no tape present in the tape drive.

2.	You will be asked to confirm the operation.  If you sure you want to remove all backup sets, select OK.  Otherwise, select Cancel.

To remove individual backup sets from a tape:

1.	Select Backup sets from the Utilities menu.

There must be a tape present in the tape drive for EzTape to perform this operation.

2.	Highlight the backup set you wish to delete.

3.	Select the Delete button.

4.	You will be asked to confirm the operation.  If you are sure you want to remove the backup set, select OK.  Otherwise, select Cancel.

Once the operation is complete, the tape is ready for another backup; you do not need to reinitialize the tape.

Related Topic

Preparing a Tape for First Use


Ejecting a Tape

Some tape drives feature a power load mechanism that loads and unloads the tape cartridge.  If your tape drive has this feature, you can use EzTape to eject the tape.

To eject a tape:

*	Select Eject tape from the Utilities menu.

If there is no tape in the tape drive or your tape drive does not have a power load mechanism, this option will be grayed out.


Opening the Directory Tree Window

The Directory Tree window is where you will make most of your file selections for EzTape operations.

If you closed the Directory Tree window, you will need to open it in order to access drives, backup sets and directories.

To open the Directory Tree window:

*	Select Show directory tree from the Window menu.

When the Directory Tree window is open, a check mark appears next to this option.  To close the window, select Show directory tree again.  When the window is closed, the check mark disappears.

Related Topics

Expanding and Collapsing Directory Levels

Selecting Drives, Directories and Backup Sets

Opening File Windows


Expanding and Collapsing Directory Levels

The Directory Tree window allows you to display as much or as little of the directory structure of your drives and backup sets as you want.

The folder icons next the directory names contain symbols to indicate directory status.

Symbol	What It Means

[+]	The directory contains subdirectories but is not currently displaying them.

[-]	The directory is displaying its first level subdirectories

[ ]	The directory has no subdirectories.

To expand a directory to its first level of subdirectories:

*	Click the plus sign [+] in the folder icon of the directory you wish to expand.

-or-

*	Highlight the directory and select Expand one level from the Tree menu.

To expand a directory to show all levels of subdirectories:

*	Highlight the directory and select Expand branch from the Tree menu.

To collapse a directory so all levels of subdirectories are hidden:

*	Click the minus sign [-] in the folder icon of the directory you wish to collapse.

-or-

*	Highlight the directory and select Collapse branch from the Tree menu.

The directory's minus sign [-] changes to a plus sign [+] to indicate that it has additional levels that are not visible.

Related Topics

Selecting Drives, Directories and Backup Sets

Opening File Windows


Opening File Windows

To view the contents of a directory in the directory tree window, you must open a file window for it.  You can have more than one file window open at a time.

To open a file window:

*	Double-click the directory whose contents you wish to display.

-or-

*	Highlight the directory and press [Enter].

A file window appears, listing the subdirectories and files for the directory you selected.  This window becomes the active window.

Related Topic

Selecting Files in a File Window


Choosing Commands from the Ribbon

EzTape's ribbon is located at the top of the window, just below the menu display.  It contains eight buttons that perform EzTape's most frequently used commands.

Use these buttons to save time when setting up backups and restores.

Button:	Equals this command:

Disk	Select Disk from the Tree menu.

Tape	Select Tape from the Tree menu.

Library	Select Library from the Tree menu.

Mark	Select Mark selections from the Mark menu.

Unmark	Select Unmark selections from the Mark menu.

Backup	Select Start backup from the Tasks menu.

Restore	Select Start restore from the Tasks menu.

Scan	Select Scan marked files from the Tasks menu.

Related Topic

Turning the Ribbon On or Off


Moving Among Open Windows

EzTape lists all open windows at the bottom of the Windows menu.  The current active window will have a check mark next to it.

To make another window the active window:

*	Select the name of the window from the list at the bottom of the Windows menu.

The selected window will become the active window.  A check mark will appear by its name.


Updating the Window Display

You can update your display to reflect any changes made to files or directories while you've been running EzTape.

To update the contents of your Directory Tree window and file windows:

*	Select Refresh from the Window menu.


Replacing File Windows Automatically

You can set an option so that every time you open a new file window it replaces the previous file window.  If you use this option, you can only have one file window open at a time.

To activate automatical replacing:

*	Select Replace on open from the Window menu.

When Replace on open is activated, check mark appears next to this option on the Window menu.  To cancel this option, select Replace on open again.  The check mark will disappear.

See Setting Windows defaults to learn how to set the default so that the automatic replace option is turned off when you start EzTape.


Closing All File Windows

To close all of your open file windows:

*	Select Close all directories from the Window menu.


Turning the Ribbon On or Off

EzTape's ribbon display consists of eight buttons for performing frequently used commands.

To turn the ribbon on or off:

*	Select Show ribbon from the Windows menu.

When the ribbon is active, a check mark appears next to this option.  When the ribbon is turned off, the check mark disappears.

See Setting Windows defaults to learn how you can change the default so that the ribbon is turned off when you start EzTape.

Choosing Commands from the Ribbon


Turning the Status Bar On or Off

EzTape reports the tape drive's status in a box at the bottom of the Directory Tree window.

To turn the status bar on or off:

*	Select Show status bar from the Windows menu.

When the status bar is active, a check mark appears next to this option.  When the status bar is turned off, the check mark disappears.

See Setting Windows defaults to learn how you can change the default so that the status bar will be turned off when you start EzTape.


Sorting Files

Use the Sort by commands to determine the order of the contents of your file windows.

Command	Sorts files:

Sort by name	alphabetically by name

Sort by date	chronologically by modification date

Sort by size	by size, from largest to smallest

Sort by type	alphabetically by file extension (.XXX)

To sort files:

*	Select Sort by name, Sort by date, Sort by size or Sort by type from the View menu.

A check will appear next to the option you selected.  All susequent file windows you open will be sorted this way

See Setting Windows defaults to learn how you can set a default order for your file windows.


Arranging Directory Tree and File Windows

Use the Stack, Tile and Cascade commands to organize your window displays so that some part of each open window is visible.

•	The Stack command places the Directory Tree window on the left side the EzTape window and stacks the remaining windows, one on top of the other, down the right side.

•	The Tile command arranges all open windows in a grid pattern, with the Directory Tree window located in the upper left corner of the EzTape window.

•	The Cascade command arranges all open windows in a diagonal pattern across the EzTape window, starting in the upper left and descending to the lower right.

To arrange all open windows:

*	Select Stack, Tile or Cascade from the Windows menu.


Arranging Window Icons

EzTape provides a quick way to organize your file window icons.

*	Select Arrange icons from the Windows file menu.

The icons will be arranged evenly across the bottom of the EzTape program window.


Printing the Contents of a Window

To print the contents of any EzTape window:

1.	Select the window which contains the information you want to print.

2.	Select Print window from the File menu.

3.	When the Save Window dialog box appears, choose the option you want, then select OK.

If you elected to save the contents as a disk file, you will need to specify a filename and directory.


Setting Printer Properties

EzTape provides an option for you to check your printer setup.  You will find this useful if you plan to print while running EzTape.  For example, you may wish to log messages about an operation to your printer.  (This option is available in the backup parameters and restore parameters dialog boxes.)

To set the properties for your print driver:

1.	Select Printer Setup from the File menu.

The options in this dialog box are determined by your printer.  Refer to your printer documentation for more information.

2.	When you are finished setting the options, select Enter.

Related Topic

Printing the Contents of a Window


Setting Window Defaults

EzTape allows you to select some window features to be displayed automatically when you start the program.  These features are:  the ribbon and tape status bar displays, and the short-cuts options.

You may also set a default for how files are sorted in the file windows.

To change the window defaults:

1.	Select Window defaults from the Options menu.

2.	When the Window Defaults dialog box appears, fill in the boxes for the options you want, then select OK.

Related Topics

The Short-cuts Menu

Turning the Ribbon On or Off

Turning the Status Bar On or Off

Sorting Files


Setting Backup Defaults

EzTape provides a option for changing the default reponses presented in the Backup set parameters dialog box.  This is the dialog box that appears when you start a backup.

To change the backup defaults:

1.	Select Backup defaults from the Options menu.

2.	When the Backup defaults dialog box appears, fill in the boxes for the options you want, then select OK.

Related Topic

Performing a Backup


Setting Restore Defaults

EzTape provides a option for changing the default reponses presented in the Restore parameters dialog box.  This is the dialog box that appears when you start a restore.

To change the restore defaults:

1.	Select Restore defaults from the Options menu.

2.	When the Restore defaults dialog box appears, fill in the boxes for the options you want, then select OK.

Related Topic

Performing a Restore


Setting Organize Defaults

EzTape provides an option for changing the default reponses presented when you select the Copy, Move, Delete or Change commands from the File menu.

To change the organize defaults:

1.	Select Organize defaults from the Options menu.

2.	When the Organize defaults dialog box appears, fill in the boxes for the options you want, then select OK.

Related Topics

Copying Files

Moving Files

Deleting Files

Changing File Attributes


EzTape Commands

To get help for a command, select its menu from the list below.

From within EzTape's menu system, press [F1] to display help on a highlighted command or open dialog box.

File Menu Commands

Short-cuts

Copy marked files

Move marked files

Delete marked files

Change marked files

Load parameter file

Save parameter file

Print window

Printer setup

Exit

Tree Menu Commands

Disk

Library

Tape

Expand one level

Expand branch

Collapse branch

Mark Menu Commands

Mark selections

Unmark selections

Apply rule

Clear all marks

Tasks Menu Commands

Scan marked files

Start backup

Start restore

List marked files

Utilities Menu Commands

Display tape info

Name tape

Set tape to unused

Backup sets

Retension tape

Initialize tape

Eject tape

View Menu Commands

Sort by name

Sort by date

Sort by size

Sort by type

Options Menu Commands

Window defaults

Backup defaults

Restore defaults

Organize defaults

Window Menu Commands

Stack windows

Tile windows

Cascade windows

Arrange icons

Refresh

Close all directories

Replace on open

Show mark rules

Show ribbon

Show status bar

Librarian Menu Commands

Update library

Backup setst

Remove tapes

Help Menu Commands

Index

Keyboard

Command

Procedures

Using Help


EzTape Keys

Select one of the topics below to get help about its keys.

Control Menu Keys

Menu Keys

Window Keys

Dialog Keys

Selections Keys


Control Menu Keys

Use these keys to select choices form the EzTape's Control menu.

Key	What It Does

Ctrl+Esc	Switches to the Task List.

Alt+Spacebar	Opens EzTape's Control menu.

Alt+Esc	Switches to the next application window or icon.

Alt+Tab	Switches to the next application, restoring applications that are running as icons.

Alt+F4	Closes the application window.


Menu Keys

Use these keys to select choices from EzTape's menu bar.

Key	What It Does

Alt	Switches to the menu bar.

Right arrow 	Highlights the next menu or the Control-menu icon.

Left arrow	Highlights the previous menu or Control-menu icon.

Down arrow	Highlights the next menu item.

Up arrow	Highlights the previous menu item.

Enter	Selects the highlighted menu or menu item.

Alt+Letter	Selects the menu whose underlined letter it matches.

Letter	Selects the menu item whose underlined letter it matches.

Esc	Exits the menu bar or closes a menu.

F1	Obtains help for the highlighted option.

Some EzTape menu items have associated key combinations.  You can use these key combinations to perform a command without having to select it from the menu.

Key	Option it performs:

Ctrl+D	Disk (Tree menu)

Ctrl+L	Library (Tree menu)

Ctrl+T	Tape (Tree menu)

+	Expand one level (Tree menu)

*	Expand branch (Tree menu)

-	Collapse branch (Tree menu)

Ins	Mark selections (Mark menu)

Del	UnMark selections (Mark menu)

Shift+Ins	Apply rule (Mark menu)

Shift+Del	Clear all marks (Mark menu)

Shift+F3	Stack windows (Window menu)

Shift+F4	Tile windows (Window menu)

Shift+F5	Cascade windows (Window menu)

F5	Refresh (Window menu)

F11	Index (Help menu)

F9	Keyboard (Help menu)

F7	Commands (Help menu)

F2	Procedures (Help menu)

Shift+F10	Using Help (Help menu)


Window Keys

Use these keys to open, close, and move among EzTape windows.

Key	Option it performs:

Alt+Hyphen(-)	Switches between the active window and its Control menu.

Ctrl+F4	Closes the active window.

Ctrl+F6	Switches among open windows.

Tab	Switches between panes in a split window.

Arrow keys	Scrolls contents of the window vertically and horizontally.


Dialog Keys

Use these keys to select the choices in a dialog box.

Key	Option it performs:

Tab	Moves to the next group of choices in the dialog box.

Shift+Tab	Moves to the previous group of choices in the dialog box.

Arrow keys	Moves among choices in a group.

Spacebar	Sets a check box on or off.  If the selection cursor is positioned over a button, executes its command.

Enter	Executes the command currently marked by a dark border.

Letter	Executes the command of the button whose underlined letter it matches.

F4	Displays the contents of a drop-down box.

Del	Deletes the character to the right of the cursor or the highlighted text in an entry field.

Backspace	Deletes the character to the left of the cursor or the highlighted text in an entry field.

Ctrl+Del	Deletes all characters from the right of the cursor to the end of the line in an entry field.

Home or

Ctrl+Left arrow	Moves to the beginning of an entry field or the first item in a list box.

End or

Ctrl+Right arrow	Moves to the end of an entry field or the last item in a list box.

PgUp	Scrolls up one page in a list box.

PgDn	Scrolls down on page in a list box.

Esc	Cancels the dialog box.


Selection Keys

Use these keys to select items in the directory tree window or file windows.

Key	Option it performs:

Down arrow	Moves the cursor to the next item in the window.

Up arrow	Moves the cursor to the previous item in the window.

Pg Up	Scrolls the cursor up by one page.

Pg Dn	Scrolls the cursor down by one page.

Home	Moves the cursor to the first item in the window.

End	Moves the cursor to the last item in the window.

Enter	Opens a file window for the highlighted directory.

Spacebar	Selects/deselects the highlighted item.

Shift+Up arrow	Selects/deselects the highlighted item plus a range of items above it.

Shift+Down arrow	Selects/deselect the highlighted item plus a range of items below it.

Shift+Pg Up	Selects/deslects the current item in the cursor box plus all items in the page above it.

Shift+Pg Dn	Selects/deselects the highlighted item plus all items in the page below it.

Shift+Home	Selects/deselects the highlighted item plus all items above it.

Shift+End	Selects/deselects the current item in the cursor box plus all items below it.

Ctrl + keystrokes	Keeps your previous selections while adding the ones specified by the keystrokes.

Ctrl + slash (/)	Selects all items in the window.

Ctrl + backslash (\)	Deselects all items in the window.


back up

The process by which data is transferred from the computer's disk drive(s) to tape.


restore

The process by which data stored on a tape is transferred back to the computer.


backup set

A group of files from a single disk drive stored on the tape during a backup session.


parameter file

A file that contains the information needed to run a customized backup or restore.  Use parameter files to recreate backups and restores that you perform frequently.


rule

A path specification that represents your currently marked selections.  The rule may contain options to restrict files in the path according to certain criteria such as date, time, file type, etc.


library

A directory on your hard disk where you may store information about your EzTape backup tapes.  This directory, called \LIB, was created as part of the EzTape installation.


media type

The source for the files you wish to select.  EzTape has three media types:  the computer's disk drives (Disk), the EzTape library (Library), and the tape installed in your backup drive (Tape).


source drive

The drive on your computer where the files in backup set were located when they were backed up.


split tape

A tape that contains one part of a backup set.  If you run out of room on your tape during backup, EzTape prompts you to insert additional tapes until the backup is complete.  When you restore the backup set, you will be prompted to insert the split tapes as needed.


unused

(For DC2000 tapes only) The condition of a tape when it has been initialized but does not contain any backup sets.  An unused tape is ready for backups.


active window

The currently selected window.  The active window usually appears at the front of the EzTape window.  Its title bar has a different color to distinguish it from other open windows.


Directory Tree window

An EzTape window that displays the contents of the selected media type (Disk, Tape or Library) in a tree structure.  Drives or backup sets are shown as top-level directories with their directories displayed as branches.

The Directory Tree window is usually located on the left side of the EzTape application window.


file window

An EzTape window that displays the contents of a directory you have selected from the Directory Tree window or from another file window.


Mark Rules window

An EzTape window that displays the rules you have set up to mark files.  It contains options for adding, editing and deleting rules.


EzStart window

An EzTape window that shows your currently scheduled EzStart events.  It contains options for adding, editing and deleting events as well as temporarily removing them from the schedule.


EzStart

A special program that allows you to schedule automatic, unattended backups and restores.


marked

A state where a drive, backup set, directory or file has been selected for inclusion in an EzTape operation.

When an item is marked, a black circle appears next to its icon in the window.  This symbol is referred to as a mark.


excluded files

EzTape excludes the operating system's hidden and system files for all EzTape operations.  This way you cannot accidentally overwrite your current operating system with an older version.

The names of the files to be excluded are contained in a file called EXCLUDE.CFG in the EzTape program directory.


ribbon

A display containing eight buttons that perform some of EzTape's most commonly used commands.

When turned on, the ribbon appears just below the menu bar.


EzStart Index

The EzStart Index contains a list of help topics available for EzStart.

For information about using the Help system, press [F1] or select Using Help from the Help menu.

From within the EzStart window,  press [F1] to display help on a highlighted command or open dialog box.

Procedures

Deleting an EzStart Event

Exiting EzStart

Scheduling an EzStart Event

Setting the Repeat Interval of a Recurring Event

Suspending a EzStart Event


Scheduling an EzStart Event

To add an event to the EzStart schedule:

1.	Open the EzStart window.

2.	Select the Add button.

3.	When the EzStart Event Schedule dialog box appears, fill in the boxes for the options you want, then select OK.

To edit an existing event:

1.	Open the EzStart window.

2.	Highlight the event you want to change.

3.	Select the Edit button.

4.	When the EzStart Event Schedule dialog box appears, change the options as needed, then select OK.

If you missed a scheduled event:

If EzStart isn't loaded when an event is scheduled to occur, the event will not execute as planned.  However, the next time you load EzStart, it gives you the opportunity to run any missed events.

If you load EzStart within five minutes of the appointed time for the missed event, EzStart automatically executes the parameter file as scheduled.

After an event has occurred, EzStart changes its status to "DISPATCHED" but keeps it in the window in case you want to schedule it to run again.

Related Topic

Opening the EzStart Window


Deleting an EzStart Event

To remove an event from the EzStart schedule:

1.	Open the EzStart window.

2.	Highlight the event you want to delete.

3.	Select the Delete button at the bottom of the EzStart window.

Related Topics

Opening the EzStart Window

Scheduling an EzStart Event


Suspending an EzStart Event

From time to time you may have events that you want to remove temporarily from the schedule but not delete.  EzStart allows you to place these events on hold.

To suspend an EzStart event:

1.	Open the EzStart window.

2.	Highlight the event you want place on hold.

3.	Select the Suspend button at the bottom of the EzStart window.

The words "ON HOLD" will appear in parentheses after the event.

To reactive the event:

1.	Highlight the event that is on hold.

2.	Select the Suspend button.

The words "ON HOLD" will disappear.  If the event was on hold when an event was scheduled to occur, EzTape gives you the opportunity to start the event when you take it off hold.

Related Topics

Opening the EzStart Window

Scheduling an EzStart Event


Setting the Repeat Interval of a Recurring Event

When you schedule an Ezstart event, you indicate whether it is to occur one time only or recur.  A recurring event occurs repeatedly, with the frequency you specify.  This frequency is called the event's repeat interval.

The lower portion of the EzStart Event Schedule contains buttons for selecting a repeat interval.  These buttons become active when you select recurring as the event type.

Daily

Weekly

Weekdays

Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

List box

1st day of month

Last day of month

1st Mon of month

Last Fri of month

Last Weekday of month

Every other day

Every third day

Every 30 minutes

Every hour

User defined interval

The User defined interval is available in case you need a repeat interval that isn't listed.  If you change the user defined interval, it will apply to every event that uses that option, even events you've already set up.

To set your own repeat interval:

1.	Select User interval from the Options menu

2.	Set the number of days, hours and minutes to elapse between occurances of the event.

3.	Select OK.

Related Topics

Scheduling an EzStart Event


Exiting EzStart

Once you exit EzStart, the program can no longer dispatch scheduled events.  You will have the opportunity to run any missed events when you reopen the window.

To exit EzStart:

*	Select Exit from the File menu.

-or-

*	Select Close from the window's Control menu.

EzStart will ask you to confirm before exiting.  When you exit, it automatically saves any changes you made to the schedule.

Related Topics

Scheduling an EzStart Event


File Menu

The File menu contains commands that allow you to perform a full backup or restore organize files on your computer's disk drive, work with parameter files, or exit the program.

Short-cuts

Performs quick, simple backup and restore operations.

Copy marked files

Copies files you have marked from one location to another.

Move selected files

Moves files you have marked from one location to another.

Delete marked files

Deletes files you have marked.

Change marked files

Changes the attributes of files you have marked.

Load parameter file

Executes a customized backup or restore operation.

Save a parameter file

Saves your selections as a set of rules you can use to execute a customized backup or restore.

Print window

Prints the contents of the active window.

Printer setup

Displays your print driver parameters.

Exit

Ends an EzTape session.


Short-cuts Option
Short-cuts Command

Select Short-cuts from the File menu to perform quick, simple backup and restore operations.

By selecting a single button, you can backup everything on a particular disk drive, restore everything from a tape, or backup only those files that have been created or modified since your last backup.

The Short-cuts menu also contains options for returning to the main menu and exiting EzTape.


Short-cuts Dialog
Short-cuts Dialog Box

Select the button for the Short-cuts function you wish to perform:

Backup all files on disk

Backs up all files on the drive(s) you select.  You will be asked to select the drives you wish to back up.  Each drives receives its own backup set which is called IMAGE, followed by the appropriate drive letter.

Restores current tape

Restores all backup sets from a tape inserted in the tape drive.

Backup all modified files on disk

Backs up only those files on the current disk that were created or modified since the last backup session.  You will be asked to select the drives you wish to back up.  Each drives receives its own backup set which is called MODIFIED, followed by the appropriate drive letter.

Main Menu

Returns you to the main EzTape window.

Exit Program

Ends the EzTape session.


Copy Option
Copy Command

Select Copy marked files from the File menu to copy files or entire directories into a new or existing directory on the computer's disk drive.

To use this choice, you must first have selected Disk as your media type and marked the files or directories you wish to copy.

The copied file will overwrite any file with the same name already existing in the target directory.


Move Option
Move Command

Select Move marked files from the File menu to move files or entire directories into a new or existing directory on the computer's disk drive.

To use this choice, you must first have selected Disk as your media type and marked the files or directories you wish to move.

Any file with the same name already existing in the target directory will be overwritten.


Delete Option
Delete Command

Select Delete marked files from the File menu to remove individual files from the computer's disk drive.

To use this choice, you must first have selected Disk as your media type and marked the files or directories you wish to delete.

You will be given an opportunity to cancel the operation before the files are deleted.


Change Option
Change Command

Select Change marked files from the File menu to change the attributes of files on the computer's disk drive.  You may flag files as hidden, system, read-only and archive.

To use this choice, you must first have selected Disk as your media type and marked the files or directories you wish to delete.


Load Parameter File Help
Load Parameter File Command

Select Load parameter file from the File menu to retrieve a set of marked selections you previously saved.  You can use them to run a customized backup or restore.

When you select this choice, you will be asked if you wish to discard your currently marked selections.  If you answer Yes, EzTape will perform a Clear all marks command before loading the parameter file.  If you answer No, your currently marked selections will stay in effect.  The parameter file selections will be added to them.

Note:  To view your currently marked selections represented by a set of rules, select Show mark rules from the Window menu.


Save Parameter File Help
Save Parameter File Command

Select Save parameter file from the File menu to save your currently marked selections in a file that can be used later to run a customized backup or restore.  You can retrieve these selections by selecting Load parameter file from the File menu.

Note:  To view your currently marked selections represented by a set of rules, select Show mark rules from the Window menu.


Print Window Help
Print Window Command

Select Print window from the File menu to print the contents of the active window.

A dialog box will appear where you will be asked to specify a file or device to receive the output.  If you will be specifying a print device, make sure it is turned on before selecting this choice.


Printer Setup Help
Printer Setup Command

Select Printer setup from the File menu to display the parameters for your current print driver.

A dialog box will appear where you can view the printer's properties and change them if desired.

The printer properties displayed depend upon your particular print device.  See the manufacturer's documentation for specific information regarding its printer properties.


Exit Help
Exit Command

Select Exit from the File menu to end an EzTape session.


Tree Menu

The Tree menu contains commands for selecting a media type and manipulating the contents of the Directory Tree window.

Disk

Displays all of the drives on your computer.

Library

Displays all backup sets recorded in the library.

Tape

Displays a list of backup sets on the current tape.

Expand one level

Expands a directory to show its first level of subdirectories.

Expand branch

Expands a directory to show all levels of subdirectories.

Collapse branch

Collapse a directory so that its subdirectories are hidden.


Disk Command

Select Disk from the Tree menu to display all of the drives on your system in the Directory Tree window.

Use this display to select the files you wish to backup.

This command is also available on the ribbon.


Library Command

Select Library from the Tree menu to display all of the backup sets recorded in the tape library in the Directory Tree window.

Use this display to locate files stored in your backup sets.

This command is also available on the ribbon.


Tape Command

Select Tape from the Tree menu to display all of the backup sets stored on the current tape cartridge in the Directory Tree window.

Use this display to select the files you wish to restore.

If there is no tape installed in the tape drive, the Disk command will appear grayed.

This command is also available on the ribbon.


Expand One Level Command

Select Expand one level from the Tree menu to expand an item in the Directory Tree window so that it is showing its first level subdirectories.

To use this choice, you must first have highlighted a folder icon that contains a plus sign [+].   Once you perform the command, the plus sign will change to a minus sign [-].


Expand Branch Command

Select Expand branch from the Tree menu to expand an item in the Directory Tree window so that it is showing all of its subdirectories.

To use this choice, you must first have highlighted a folder icon that contains a plus sign [+].   Once you perform the command, the plus sign will change to a minus sign [-].


Collapse Branch Command

Select Collapse branch from the Tree menu to collapse a directory so that all levels of its subdirectories are hidden.

To use this choice, you must first have highlighted a folder icon that contains a minus sign [-].   Once you perform the command, the minus sign will change to a plus sign [+].


Mark Help
Mark Menu

The Mark menu contains commands for indicating which files should be included or excluded in an EzTape operation.

Marking involves two steps:  selecting files, then marking them.  To select files, use normal Windows procedures to highlight the files, directories or drives you wish to mark.  Then, select one of these choices from the Mark menu:

Mark selections

The selected files will be included in the operation.

Unmark selections

The selected files will be excluded from the operation.

Apply rule

Opens a dialog box where you can set criteria for inclusion or exclusion of the selected files in the operation.

Once files have been marked, a fourth choice is available:

Clear all marks

Removes marks from all files.


Mark Selections Help
Mark Selections Command

Select Mark selections from the Mark menu to indicate files for inclusion in an operation.

Marking involves two steps:  selecting files, then marking them.  Use normal Windows procedures to highlight the files, directories or drives you wish to mark.  Then, select Mark selections.  A full circle will appear to the left of each highlighted item, indicating that it is marked.

This command is also available on the ribbon as Mark.

To view the files you have marked represented by a set of rules, select Show mark rules from the Window menu.


Unmark Selections Help
Unmark Selections Command

Select Unmark Selections from the Mark menu to exclude files from an operation, or to remove marks.

To unmark a file, use normal Windows procedures to highlight the files, directories or drives you wish to exclude.  Then, select Unmark selections.  If the highlighted file was previously marked, its mark status circle will disappear.

This command is also available on the ribbon as Unmark.

To view the files you have marked represented by a set of rules, select Show mark rules from the Window menu.


Clear Help
Clear All Marks Command

Select Clear all marks from the Mark menu to remove all of the marks you have made.

Once you select this choice, the mark status circles will disappear from the screen.  You will be asked to confirm the operation before it may proceed.


Apply Rule Help
Apply Rule Command

Select Apply rule from the Mark menu to mark files for inclusion in or exclusion from an operation according to certain criteria such as file name, file attributes, date and time, and whether the file has been created or modified since the last backup.

To apply a rule, use normal Windows procedures to highlight the files, directories or drives you wish to mark.  Then, select Apply rule.

A dialog box appears where you choose the criteria for your rule and apply it.  A full or half circle will appear to the left of each item you highlighted, indicating that the rule was applied.

To view the rules you have created, select Show mark rules from the Window menu.


Task Help
Task Menu

The Task menu contains commands that allow you to execute backup and restore operations and to view information about files you have marked.

Scan Marked files

Searches the disk or tape drive and reports number of drives, directories and files marked, plus their total kilobytes.

Start a backup

Executes a backup operation.

Start a restore

Executes a restore operation.

List marked files

Displays a complete list of files marked.


Scan Help
Scan Command

Select Scan marked files from the Tasks menu to receive a count of the drives, directories and files currently marked for inclusion in an operation, plus their total kilobytes.

The results will be reported in the Scan Marked Files dialog box.

This command is also available on the ribbon as Scan.


Start Backup Help
Start Backup Command

Select Start backup from the Tasks menu to execute a backup.

A dialog box will appear where you will choose a backup set name, remarks to help identify the backup, and other parameters.  If you marked files from more than one disk drive, you will receive a separate dialog box for each drive.

Some of the boxes in the dialog box may already contain a default value.  You may accept the default or type in new information.

This command is also available on the ribbon as Backup.


Start Restore Help
Start Restore Command

Select Start restore from the Tasks menu to execute a restore.

A dialog box will appear where you will choose your target drive or directory, overwrite level, and other parameters.  If you marked files from more than one backup set, you will receive a dialog box for each backup set.

Some of the boxes in the dialog box may already contain a default value.  You may accept the default or type in new information.

This command is also available on the ribbon as Restore.


List Help
List Command

Select List marked files from the Tasks menu to view a list of files currently marked for inclusion in an operation.

The files are displayed in a double-paned file window.  The left pane lists the full path names of the files.  The right pane shows their corresponding file details (size, date, flags).


Utilities Help
Utilities Menu

The Utilities menu contains commands for performing general tape utility functions.  A tape must be installed in the tape drive for you to select these choices.

Display tape info

Displays information about the tape.

Name tape

Prompts you to assign a volume name to the tape.

Set tape to unused

Removes all backup sets from the tape.

Backup sets

Lists the backup sets currently on the tape.

Retension tape

Spools the tape from end to end, then rewinds it.  (Not all tape drives support this feature.)

Initialize tape

Formats a new tape.  (Not all tape drives support this feature.)

Eject tape

Unloads a tape from the tape drive.  (Not all tape drives support this feature.)


Tape Info Help
Display Tape Info Command

Select Display tape info from the Utilities menu to view information about the tape cartridge currently installed in the tape drive.

You can use this information to determine the how much space is available on the tape and how much is used.

Note:  This choice does not display the contents of the tape.  To view the contents of the tape:

*	Select the Tape button in the ribbon.

Or Select Tape from the Tree menu.


Tape Information Dialog Help
Tape Information Dialog Box

The Tape Information dialog box contains the following information:

Tape name

The volume name you assigned to the tape cartridge.  You can change this name by selecting Name tape from the Utilities menu.

Tape number

The unique eight character serial number assigned to the tape cartridge.

Formatted

The date and application with which the tape cartridge was formatted.

Tape status

Indicates tape status as "used" or "unused."  If used, names the application.

Last tape change

The date the tape was last "used," that is, when data was last written to it.

Number of bad blocks

Number of physical blocks on the tape marked as unusable.

Percent of tape used

Amount of usable tape space currently occupied by file data.

Backup sets on tape

Number of backup sets currently stored on the tape.

A box which appears at the bottom of the window contains information about amount of space on the tape.  All values are given in kilobytes.

Total:

The total storage capacity of the tape.  Tape Space indicates the total physical space on the tape.  Data Space is an estimate of the total amount of file data that could be stored on the tape using data compression.

Used:

The amount of space actually used.  Tape Space indicates the amount of physical space currently occupied by file data.  Data space refers to the amount of file data stored in the tape.

Available:

The amount of space available.  Tape Space indicates the amount of physical space available for storing file data.  Data Space is an estimate of the amount of file data that could be stored in the available tape space using data compression.

When you are done viewing the tape information, select OK to return to the Main Menu.


Name Tape Help
Name Tape Command

Select Name tape from the Utilities menu to assign a volume name to the tape cartridge currently installed in the tape drive.

A dialog box will appear showing the tape's current volume name.  You can accept the current name or can enter a new name of up to 31 characters long.


Set Unused Help
Set Unused Command

Select Set tape to unused from the Utilities menu to remove all backup sets from the tape cartridge currently installed in the tape drive.

A dialog box will appear asking you to confirm the operation.  You may cancel the operation, or proceed with it.


Backup Sets Help
Backup Sets Command - Utilities

Select Backup sets from the Utilities menu to view a list of backup sets contained on the tape cartridge currently installed in the tape drive.

A dialog box will appear where you will select a backup set from the list displayed.  You can view information about the backup set or delete it.

If you wish to delete all of the backup sets on the tape, select Set tape to unused from the Utilities menu.


Retension Help
Retension Command

Select Retension tape from the Utilities menu to realign the tape cartridge currently installed in the tape drive.

This is useful for tapes that have not been used for a long periods of time, or have been exposed to temperature extremes.

When you select this choice, the tape will spool from one end to the other, pause, then spool back.  It takes just a minute or two.  You will be asked to confirm the operation before it may proceed.


Initialize Help
Initialize Command

Select Initialize tape from the Utilities menu to servo-write and format the tape cartridge currently installed in the tape drive.

The tape must be a brand new unformatted tape or have been bulk-erased for you to select this choice.  If the tape has already been servo-written, EzTape detects it and just performs the formatting step.

A message will appear indicating whether the tape will be servo-written and formatted or just formatted, with an estimate of how long the tape drive will be occupied.  You will be asked to confirm the operation before it may proceed.


Eject Help
Eject Command

Select Eject tape from the Utilities menu to unload a tape from the tape drive.  This choice is only available for tape drives with a power load mechanism.

If your tape drive does not have this feature, or if there is no tape present in the tape drive, this choice will be grayed on the menu, and you will be unable to select it.


View Help
View Menu

The View menu contains commands for specifying how you wish to display files in the file windows.

Sort by name

Lists files alphabetically by name.

Sort by date

Lists files chronologically by the date the file was created or

last modified.

Sort by size

Lists files by size in kilobytes.

Sort by type

Lists files alphabetically by file name extension.

Your choice will be implemented in the active file window and any subsequent window you open during the same EzTape session.

The default is to Sort by name.  You can change this by selecting Window defaults from the Options menu.  A dialog box will appear where you can specify your choice for sorting.


Name Help
Sort By Name Command

Select Sort by name from the View menu to display files alphabetically according to file name.

This choice takes effect immediately in the active file window and stays in effect for any subsequent windows you open during the same EzTape session.


Date Help
Sort By Date Command

Select Sort by date from the View menu to display files chronologically according to the date they were created or last modified.  The most recent files will be listed first.

This choice takes effect immediately in the active file window and stays in effect for any subsequent windows you open during the same EzTape session.


Size Help
Sort By Size Command

Select Sort by size from the View menu to display files according to their size in kilobytes.  The largest files will be listed first.

This choice takes effect immediately in the active file window and stays in effect for any subsequent windows you open during the same EzTape session.


Type Help
Sort By Type Command

Select Sort by type from the View menu to display files alphabetically according to file name extension.  This allows you to group together files with the same extension.

This choice takes effect immediately in the active file window and stays in effect for any subsequent windows you open during the same EzTape session.


Options Help
Options Menu

The Options menu contains commands that allow you to change the default settings for certain EzTape operations.

Window defaults

Changes defaults for the window display.

Backup defaults

Changes the default responses presented in the Backup Parameters dialog box.

Restore defaults

Changes the default responses presented in the Restore Parameters dialog box.

Organize defaults

Changes the default responses presented in the Copy files, Move files, Delete files and Change file attributes dialog boxes.


Window Defaults Help
Window Defaults Command

Select Window defaults from the Options menu to change the default settings for the window display.

A dialog box will appear where you can choose new defaults for the startup screen, file windows, and other display options.

You will have the option of saving the new default settings on disk for use in future EzTape sessions.


Backup defaults Help
Backup Defaults Command

Select Backup defaults from the Options menu to change the default responses presented in the Backup parameters dialog box.

The backup set parameter dialog box is the list of backup options that appears when you start a backup.  You may also receive it when you save a parameter file, if you marked files for back up.

A dialog box will appear where you can choose new default responses.  You will have the Command of saving your choices on disk for use in future EzTape sessions.


Restore defaults Help
Restore Defaults Command

Select Restore defaults from the Options menu to change the default responses presented in the Restore parameters dialog box.

The restore parameters dialog box is the list of restore options that appears when you start a restore.  You may also receive it when you save a parameter file, if you marked files from restore.

A dialog box will appear where you can choose new default responses.  You will have the option of saving your choices on disk for use in future EzTape sessions.


Organize defaults Help
Organize Defaults Command

Select Organize defaults from the Options menu to change the default responses for the dialog boxes that appear when you select Copy marked files, Move marked files, Delete marked files or Change marked files from the File menu.

These choices are called Organize commands, and they share many of the same options.

A dialog box will appear where you can choose new default responses.  You will have the option of saving your choices on disk for use in future EzTape sessions.


Window Help
Window Menu

The Window menu contains commands to assist you in organizing your window displays.

Stack windows

Arranges windows in a split screen display.

Tile windows

Arranges windows in a grid pattern.

Cascade windows

Arranges windows diagonal pattern.

Arrange icons

Arranges file window icons across the bottom of the EzTape program window.

Refresh

Checks for any changes made while file windows were open, then updates the windows.

Close all directories

Closes all currently open file windows.

Replace on open

Causes the opening of a new file window to replace the previous file window.

Show directory tree

Displays the directory tree window.

Show mark rules

Displays rules for currently marked files.

Show ribbon

Display a ribbon containing eight commonly used commands.

Show status bar

Displays a box that reports the tape drive's status.

In addition, a list of open windows appears at the bottom of the menu.  The Directory Tree window appears first, followed by the other open windows in the order you opened them.  Select a window from this list to make it active.

If the word More appears at the end of this list, you have more than nine open windows.  Select this choice to view the additional windows.


Stack Help
Stack Command

Select Stack windows from the Window menu to arrange windows in a stacking pattern.

This choice results in a split screen display.  The Directory Tree window is placed to fill the left half of the main window, and the remaining windows are stacked, one on top of the other, down the right half of the main window.

The active window appears as the top window of the stack.


Tile Help
Tile Command

Select Tile windows from the Window menu to arrange all open windows in a grid pattern.

The windows will be placed side by side so that they fill the main window.

The active window appears in the upper left corner of the main window.


Help for Cascade
Cascade Command

Select Cascade windows from the Window menu to arrange all open windows in a cascading pattern.

The windows will be positioned so that they overlap diagonally across the main window, starting at the upper left and descending to the lower right.

The active window appears as the top window of the cascade.


Arrange Icons Command

Select Arrange icons from the Window menu to clean up the icons in your EzTape program window.   You receive icons when you minimize the Directory tree window or file windows.

When you select this command, the icons will be arranged evenly across the bottom of the EzTape program window.


Refresh Help
Refresh Command

Select Refresh from the Window menu to update your window display.

EzTape will scan your disk drive(s) for any changes made to files or directories since the last update.  It then updates the contents of the open file windows.


Close Help
Close Command

Select Close all directories from the Window menu to close all file windows that are currently open.


Replace on Open Help
Replace on Open Command

Select Replace on open from the Window to set your window display so that when you open a new window, it replaces the previous one.

If this choice is already in effect, select Replace on open again to turn it off.

When this option is active, you will see a check mark by it on the menu.  When you turn it off, the check mark will disappear.


Directory Tre Help
Show Directory Tree Command

Select Show directory tree from the Window menu to open and close the Directory Tree window.  This is the window where you will make most of your file selections for EzTape operations.

When the Directory Tree window is open, you will see a check mark next to Show directory tree on the menu.  To close it, select Show directory tree again.  The check mark will disappear.


Show Mark Rules Help
Show Mark Rules Command

Select Show mark rules from the Window menu to open and close the Mark Rules window.

When the Mark Rules window is open, you will see a check mark next to Show mark rules on the menu.  To close it, select Show mark rules again.  The check mark will disappear.


Show Ribbon Command

Select Show ribbon from the Window menu to turn the ribbon display on and off.

When the ribbon is on, you will see a check mark next to Show ribbon on the menu.  To turn it off, select Show ribbon again.  The check mark will disappear.


Show Status Bar Command

Select Show status bar from the Window menu to turn the status bar display on and off.  This display appears at the bottom of the EzTape program window and reports information about the tape drive.

When the status bar is turned on, you will see a check mark next to Show status bar on the menu.  To turn it off, select Show status bar again.  The check mark will disappear.


Librarian Help

The Librarian menu contains commands that allow you to keep a record of the backup sets you have made.  This information is stored in the tape library.

Update library

Records backup set information from a tape to the library.

Backup sets

Displays a list of backup sets recorded in the library.

Remove tapes

Removes a tape's backup set information from the library.


Update LIbarary Help
Update Library Command

Select Update Library from the Librarian menu to store information in the library about the tape cartridge currently installed in the tape drive.  The tape's eight digit serial number and the names of its backup sets will be recorded.

When you update a tape, the Librarian makes a new record which replaces any previous information about the tape.

Note:  If you select Add to Library in the Backup Parameters dialog box, the tape and its backup set will automatically be added to library when you perform the backup.


Backup Sets Command - Librarian

Select Backup sets from the Librarian menu to view a list of backup sets recorded in the library.

A dialog box will appear where you will select a backup set from the list displayed.  You can view information about the backup set or delete it.


Remove Tapes Help
Remove Tapes Command

Select Remove tapes from the Librarian menu to remove information about a tape from the library.

A dialog box will appear where you will select the tape to be removed.  Once a tape is removed, all of its backup set information is lost as well.


Library Tape List Help
Library Tape List

The Library Tape List displays all of the tapes in the library according to their eight digit serial numbers.  This is the unique number that EzTape assigns to every tape upon its first use.

To remove a tape from the library, select it from the list, then select Remove.

Select Continue to return to the Main Menu.


Help Menu

The Help menu contains commands for accessing EzTape's on-line help.

Index

Displays an index of help topics.

Keyboard

Describes keystroke commands.

Commands

Describes the commands in EzTape's menu system.

Procedures

Provides step-by-step instructions for performing EzTape operations.

Using Help

Describes how to use the help system.

About

Displays the copyright information for EzTape.


About Command

Select About from the Help menu to display copyright information about EzTape.


Using Help Command

Select Using Help from the Help menu to get information on how to use the help system.


Disk Drives Dialog Box

Select the disk(s) you wish to back up from the list displayed.  To select items that are not contiguous, select the first disk, then press [Ctrl] while making your additional selections.

Select OK to accept the disks you've selected.

Select Cancel to abandon this operation.


Restore Defaults Dialog Help
Restore Defaults Dialog Box

Use the choices in the Restore Defaults dialog box to change the default responses presented in the Restore Parameters dialog box.

Select one of the choices in the File Overwrite box to specify EzTape's response when it encounters a file with the same name as the one being restored, but with a more recent date.

Do not overwrite newer files

The older file will not be restored.

Prompt if newer file exists

You will be asked to confirm that the older file be restored.

Restore all selected files

The older file will be restored, with no request for confirmation.

Select one of the choices in the Network Rights Restore box to determine which trustee rights will be restored when you are restoring files in a Novell network environment.

Do not restore any rights

Choose this option if you are restoring files to existing directory for which trustee rights have already been established; or if no trustee rights are desired.

Restore target directory rights only

Choose this option to restore trustee rights only to the directory which will contain the restored files.

Restore rights to all directories in target

Choose this option to restore trustee rights to the directory which will contain the restored files, plus its parent directories.

Select Options to change the default for the wait level and log file listing.  This dialog box also contains the option of scanning marked files before the restore begins.

A check mark next to Restore with directory structure means that files will stay within their original directory structure when restored to the target.  For example, a file TESTS from the REPORTS directory will be restored to the target as \REPORTS\TESTS.

If you remove the check mark, the file will lose any associated directories when they are copied to the target.

Check Save defaults to disk if you wish to keep these defaults for use in future EzTape sessions.  If the check is removed, the new defaults will affect this session only.

Select OK to accept the new defaults.

Select Cancel to return to the Main Menu.


Backup Defaults Dialog Help
Backup Defaults Dialog Box

Use the choices in the Backup Defaults dialog box to change the default responses presented in the Backup Parameters dialog box.

If Reset archive bits is checked, the files' archive bits will be turned off after they are backed up.  This is necessary if you wish to identify files that have been created or modified since the last backup.

Check Verify after backup to perform a byte-by-byte comparison between the tape data and disk drive data after the backup completes.  (Not all tape drives support this feature.  If this choice is grayed, it is not available with your drive.)  Using this option will

approximately double the time required for backup.

If Add to library is checked, the backup set will automatically be added to the library.

Use the choices in the Compression box to specify a data compression level.  You can provide extra security for your data by selecting the encryption option.

None

No data compression occurs.  Use this level if you plan to restore this backup set with an earlier version of EzTape which does not have the compression feature.

Level 1

Data is compressed at a ratio of approximately 1.2:1.

Level 2

Data is compressed at a ration of approximately 2:1.

Encryption

Check the Encryption box to enter a encryption key, between 6 and 16 characters in length, which will be used to encode the data on the backup set.  When you restore the files, you will be required to enter the key exactly as you originally typed it.  Once you have chosen a key, you will be asked to confirm it by entering it again.  You have two opportunities to cancel before this option takes effect.

Check Save defaults to disk if you wish to keep these defaults for use in future EzTape sessions.  If the check is removed, the new defaults will affect this session only.

Select Options to change the defaults for the wait level and log file listing.  This dialog box also contains options for scanning marked files and setting the tape to unused before the backup begins.

Select OK to accept these choices.

Select Cancel to return to the Main Menu.


Organize Defaults Dialog Help
Organize Defaults Dialog Box

Use the choices in the Organize Defaults dialog box to change the default responses presented in the Copy files, Move marked files, Delete marked files or Change marked files dialog boxes.

Check Keep tree to copy the directory tree structure along with the file.

When Confirm on error is checked, you will receive a message if an error occurs.  You will then have the option to cancel or continue.

Check Confirm each file to receive a request for confirmation for every file.  You will have the option to skip the file, cancel or continue.

Check Remove Empty Directories to delete any marked directories that are empty after the operation completes.

Check Save defaults to disk if you wish to keep these defaults for use in future EzTape sessions.  If the check is removed, the new defaults will affect this session only.

Select OK to accept the new defaults.

Select Cancel to return to the Main Menu.


Window Defaults Dialog Help
Window Defaults Dialog Box

Use the choices in the Window Defaults dialog to change the default settings for the window displays.

Check Display Short-cuts on startup to make the Short-cuts menu the first screen you see when you start EzTape.  This is convenient if you use these commands frequently.

Check Show ribbon to turn on the ribbon display.

Check Show tape status bar to turn on the tape status bar.  This display appears at the bottom of the EzTape program window and reports information about the tape drive.

Check Replace window on open to set your window display so that when you open a new window it replaces the previous one.

Select one of the choices in the Sort by box to specify how you wish to display file window contents.

Sort by name

Lists files alphabetically by name.

Sort by date

Lists files chronologically by the date the file was created or last modified.

Sort by size

Lists files by size in kilobytes.

Sort by type

Lists files alphabetically by file name extension.

Check Save defaults to disk if you wish to keep these defaults for use in future EzTape sessions.  If the check is removed, the new defaults will affect this session only.

Select OK to accept the new defaults.

Select Cancel to return to the Main Menu.


Restore Parameters Help
Restore Parameters Dialog Box

Use these choices to specify the Restore Parameters for this backup set.

All of the options presented have default responses.  If you wish to accept the default simply skip that choice and move on to the next one.

Use the buttons at the bottom of the window to execute or cancel the restore.

Specify a target on the computer's disk drive in the Restore to box.  The default is the source drive of backup set.  If you wish to specify a different target, type in its drive letter and directory.

A check mark next to Restore with directory structure means that files will stay within their original directory structure when restored to the target.  For example, a file TESTS from the REPORTS directory will be restored to the target as \REPORTS\TESTS.

If you remove the check mark, the file will lose any associated directories when they are copied to the target.

Select one of the choices in the File Overwrite box to specify EzTape's response when it encounters a file with the same name as the one being restored, but with a more recent date.

Do not overwrite newer files

The older file will not be restored.

Prompt if newer file exists

You will be asked to confirm that the older file be restored.

Restore all selected files

The older file will be restored, with no request for confirmation.

Select one of the choices in the Network Rights Restore box to determine which trustee rights will be restored when you are restoring files in a Novell network environment.

Do not restore any rights

Choose this option if you are restoring files to existing directory for which trustee rights have already been established; or if no trustee rights are desired.

Restore target directory rights only

Choose this option to restore trustee rights only to the directory which will contain the restored files.

Restore rights to all directories in target

Choose this option to restore trustee rights to the directory which will contain the restored files, plus its parent directories.

Select Options to choose additional options for this restore, such as a wait level and log file listing.  You may also choose to scan the files you've marked for restore before the operation begins.

Select OK to accept these choices.

Select Cancel to return to the Main Menu.


Backup Parameter Help
Backup Set Parameters Dialog Box

Use these choices to specify the Backup Parameters for this backup set

All of the options presented have default responses.  If you wish to accept the default, simply skip that choice and move on to the next one.

Use the buttons at the bottom of the window to execute or cancel the backup.

Enter a name of up to 31 characters or numerals in the Backup set name box.  The default is the source drive of the files marked.

You have the option of entering comments to identify the backup, up to 127 characters or numerals in length, in the Remarks box.

You have the option of entering a password to prevent others from restoring the backup set or viewing its files.  You may enter up to 15 characters or numerals in the Password box.  The password is case-sensitive; "topsecret" is not the same as "TOPSECRET."

Select the down arrow in the Overwrite Backup Set box or press F4 to view a list of backup sets currently on the tape.  You may select one to be replaced by the new backup.  (Not all tape drives support this feature.  If this choice is grayed, it is not available with your drive.)

Select Options to choose additional options for this backup set, such as a wait level and log file listing.  You may also choose to scan the files you've marked or set the tape to unused before the backup begins.

If Reset archive bits is checked, the files' archive bits will be turned off after they are backed up.  This is necessary if you wish to identify files that have been created or modified since the last backup.

Place a check mark next to Verify after backup to perform a byte-by-byte comparison between the tape data and disk drive data after the backup completes.  (Not all tape drives support this feature.  If this choice is grayed, it is not available with your drive.)  Using this option will approximately double the time required for backup.

If Add to library is checked, the backup set will automatically be added to the tape library.

Use the choices in the Compression box to specify a data compression level.  You may choose to provide extra security for your data by selecting the encryption option.

None

No data compression occurs.  Use this level if you plan to restore this backup set with an earlier version of EzTape which does not have the compression feature.

Level 1

Data is compressed at a ratio of approximately 1.2:1.

Level 2

Data is compressed at a ratio of approximately 2:1.

Encryption

Check the Encryption box to enter a encryption key, between 6 and 16 characters in length, which will be used to encode the data on the backup set.  To restore the files, you must enter the key exactly as you originally typed it.  Once you have chosen a key, you will be asked to confirm it by entering it again.  You have two opportunities to cancel before this option takes effect.

Select OK to accept these choices.

Select Cancel to return the Main Menu.


Copy Dialog Help
Copy Dialog Box

Use the choices in the Copy files dialog box to select the options for this operation.

Check Keep tree to copy the directory tree structure along with the file.

Check Confirm each file to receive a request for confirmation for every file.  You will have the option to skip the file, cancel or continue.

When Confirm on error is checked, you will receive a message if an error occurs.  You will then have the option to cancel or continue.

Type the full path name of the target directory in the Enter destination path box.

Select OK to accept the choices above and start the copy.

Select Cancel to return to the Main Menu.


Move Dialog Help
Move Dialog Box

Use the choices in the Move files dialog box to select the options for this operation.

Check Keep Tree to move the directory tree structure along with the file.

Check Confirm Each File to receive a request for confirmation for every file.  You will have the option to skip the file, cancel or continue.

When Confirm On Error is checked, you will receive a message if an error occurs.  You will then have the option to cancel or continue.

Check Remove Empty Directories to delete any marked directories that are empty after the operation completes.

Type the full path name of the target directory in the Enter destination path box.

Select OK to accept the choices above and start the move.

Select Cancel to return to the Main Menu.


Delete Dialog Help
Delete Dialog Box

Use the choices in the Delete files dialog box to select the options for this operation.

Check Confirm Each File to receive a request for confirmation for every file.  You will have the option to skip the file, cancel or continue.

When Confirm On Error is checked, you will receive a message if an error occurs.  You will then have the option to cancel or continue.

Check Remove Empty Directories to delete any marked directories that are empty after the operation completes.

Select OK to accept the choices above and perform the delete.

Select Cancel to return to the Main Menu.


Change Dialog Help
Change Dialog Box

Use the choices in the Change files dialog box to select the options for this operation.

Check Confirm Each File to receive a request for confirmation for every file.  You will have the option to skip the file, cancel or continue.

When Confirm On Error is checked, you will receive a message if an error occurs.  You will then have the option to cancel or continue.

Select one of the choices in the Hidden, System, Read Only and Archive boxes to indicate how these attributes should be set.

Ignore

Leave attribute as currently set.

On

Set attribute flag on.

Off

Set attribute flag off.

Select OK to accept the choices above and make the change.

Select Cancel to return to the Main Menu.


Rule Dialog Help
Rule Dialog Box

Use the choices in the Rule dialog box to set criteria for a rule, or to edit a rule that has already been made.

The Mask box is where you specify which files will be included in this rule.  If you are Applying a rule, enter a wildcard specification or filename in the Mask box.  The default is an asterisk [*], meaning that the rule will apply to all currently selected files.

If you selected Add or Edit from the Show mark rules window, enter a full path specification in the Mask box.  This rule will apply to all files in the path, regardless of their selection status.  "C\:*" means that the rule will apply to all files on drive C.

When Include Subdirectories is checked, the rule will apply to the subdirectories of any selected directories.

Check Modified Only to include in the rule only those files that have been created or modified since the last backup.

Select one of the choices in the Action box to indicate how the rule will be applied.

Select Mark to add marks to files that match this rule.

Select Unmark to remove marks from files that match this rule.

Check any combination of the choices in the Attributes box to include files in the rule according to their file type.  The default is to include all file types.

Select one of the choices in the Date/Time box to include files in the rule according to their date and time.  The default is to include All files, regardless of date and time.  If you select Before, On or After, the Date and Time boxes become active.

Enter a date and/or time in this format:

01-20-91 (for January 20, 1991)

15:53 (for 3:53 PM)

The date can be from 01-01-80 to 12-31-37.  The time can be from 00:00 (midnight) to 23:59 (11:59 PM).

Select Accept to retain the choices above and apply the rule.

Select Cancel to abandon these choices and return to the previous window.


Load Parameter Dialog Help
Load Parameter Dialog Box

Use the choices in the Load Parameter file dialog box to select a parameter file for retrieval.

The Current Directory box displays the location of the files displayed in the Files box.

To change the current directory, select one of the choices listed in the Directories box.  The two dots represent its parent directory.  You may also change to a subdirectory or to a new drive.

Select a file from the Files box or enter a parameter file name directly into the Filename box.  The Files box only lists files with a .TPF extension.

Select Load to retrieve the parameter file named in the Filename box.

Select Cancel to ignore this selection and return to the Main Menu.


Save FIle Help
Save File Dialog Box

Use the choices in the Save File dialog box to select a name for the file you are creating.

The Current Directory is displayed at the top of the window.  To change it, select one of the choices listed in the Directories box.  The two dots represent the parent directory.  You may also change to a subdirectory or to a new drive.

Enter a valid file name in the File Name box.  If you are creating a parameter file and do not specify an extension, EzTape will append .TPF to your file name.  We recommend that you use this extension for all of your parameter files since the program automatically associates .TPF with the EzTape application.

Select Save to save the file under the name you've chosen.

Select Cancel to abandon the operation.


Scan Dialog Help
Scan Dialog Box

The Scan Marked Files dialog box  reports the number of Drives, Directories and Files currently marked for backup or restore, plus their Total Bytes.

You may interrupt at any point while the scan is in progress by selecting the Cancel button.

Once the scan completes, select the OK button to return to the main menu.


Save Window Help
Save Dialog Box

Select either Disk file or Printer.

If you select Disk file, you will be prompted to enter a file name.

Make sure that your printer is ready to receive output before you select Printer.


List WIndows Help
List Windows

The List Windows box contains the names of all currently open windows.  Use the scroll bar to see the entire list.

To make a window active, select it from the list, then select OK, or, you can double-click on it.

Select Cancel to return to the Main Menu.


Name Tape Dialog Help
Name Tape Dialog Box

Enter a volume name of up to 31 character or numerals in length.

Select OK to accept the volume name.

Select Cancel to abandon this operation.


Backup Set LIst Help
Backup Set List

The Backup Set List displays all of the backup sets on a tape.  The Library Backup Set List displays all of the backup sets recorded in the Library, with their tape numbers shown at the left.

To view more information about a backup set, select it from the list, then select Info, or, double-click on it.

To remove a backup set, select it from the list, then select Delete.

Select Continue to return to the Main Menu.


Backup Set Info Help

The Backup Set Info box displays the following information:

Backup set date

The day and hour the backup set was made.

Tape ID

The unique eight character serial number assigned to the tape cartridge.

Backup set name

The name you assigned when the backup set was made.

Remarks

Any comments you entered to identify the backup set.

Backup set size

The amount of disk space the files in the backup set occupied when the backup set was made.  They will need this much space when the backup set is restored.

Compressed Size:

The amount of space on the tape occupied by the backup set.

Compressed Ratio:

The degree of data compression achieved when the backup set was made.

Source drive:

The disk drive where the files resided before the backup set was made.

Type:

The operating environment where the backup set was made.

Backup Set piece:

Indicates which part of the backup set is on the tape currently installed in the tape drive.  This is important when the backup set spans over more than one tape.  If this is the case, the words Backup continued will appear highlighted next to this box.

In addition, the words Password Protected, Compressed or Encrypted will be highlighted if any of them applies to the backup set.

When you have finished viewing the backup set information, select OK to return to the Main Menu.


Password Help
Password Dialog Box

Enter the password for this backup set.  Three password attempts are allowed.  Remember, the password is case-sensitive; "topsecret" is not the same as "TOPSECRET."

When you select OK, EzTape verifies the password.  If it is correct, the program will permit access to the backup set.

If you wish to skip this backup set, select Cancel.


Encryption Help
Encryption Dialog Box

Enter the encryption key for this backup set.  If you are restoring a backup set, type the encryption key exactly as it was originally entered.  Otherwise, your restore will be unsuccessful.

When you select Confirm, EzTape will ask you to enter the key again.  You must exactly match the one you just typed in order to proceed.

Select Cancel to exit the encryption option.  If you are making a backup, no key will be assigned.  However, once an encryption key has been assigned, you must enter it correctly to restore the backup set.


Backup Options Dialog Help
Options Dialog Box

Use the choices in the Wait for box to specify when EzTape should pause during the operation and hold a message on the screen.

Place a check next to the wait options you prefer.  You may select any combination of these choices.

File Sharing Errors

Errors that occur when EzTape attempts to access files that are in use by another application.

Critical Errors

Errors that prevent the operation from completing.

Non-Critical Errors

Errors from which EzTape can recover and continue with the operation.

The next two choices apply only when EzTape is operating in batch mode; for example, when it is running a parameter file through Program Manager or EzStart.

Split Backup Set

The program has encountered a split tape situation.  If you check this option, the program will pause to allow you to insert additional tapes.  If you do not check this option, the program will stop.

Operation Completed

If you check this option, EzTape will wait for confirmation after completing an operation.  If you do not check this option, the program closes automatically upon completion.

Use the choices in the Log box to save the messages that appear in the Transfer Log during the operation.

Check Log messages and... to indicate that these messages should be saved.  This choice activates the other boxes in the Log box.

Excluded file list

Check this choice to include in the log file a list of files that were successfully backed up.

Included file list

Check this choice to include in the log file a list of files that were skipped by the backup.

Log file name:

Enter a valid filename.  The default directory is the directory where you originally installed EzTape.  If you want to use a different directory, you must include a full path specification.

Check the Scan marked files and Set tape to unused (for backups only) boxes to perform these commands before the operation begins.

Select OK to accept these choices.

Select Cancel to abandon the choices and return to the Backup set parameters or Restore parameters dialog box.


Restore Options Dialog Help
Restore Options Dialog Box

Use the choices in the Wait for box to specify when EzTape should pause during the restore and hold a message on the screen.

Place a check next to the wait options you prefer.  You may select any combination of these choices.

File Sharing Errors

Errors that occur when EzTape attempts to access files that are in use by another application.

Critical Errors

Errors that prevent the restore from completing.

Non-Critical Errors

Errors from which EzTape can recover and continue with the restore.

The next two choices will apply only when EzTape is operating in batch mode; for example, when it is running a parameter file through Program Manager or EzStart.

Split Backup Set

The backup set spans more than one tape.  If you check this option, the program will pause to allow you to insert the additional tape.  If you do not check this option, the program will restore the files from the tape inserted in the drive, then stop.

Operation Completed

The restore is finished.  If you check this option, EzTape will wait for confirmation before closing.  If you do not check this option, the program closes automatically upon completion of an operation.

Use the choices in the Log box to save the messages that appear in the Transfer Log during the restore.

Check Log messages and... to indicate that these messages should be saved.  This choice activates the other boxes in the Log box.

Excluded file list

Check this choice to include in the log file a list of files that were successfully restored.

Included file list

Check this choice to include in the log file a list of files that were skipped by the restore.

Log file name:

Enter a valid filename.  The default directory is the directory where you originally installed EzTape.  If you want to use a different directory, you must include a full path specification.

Check the Scan marked files box to perform this operation before the restore begins.

Select OK to accept these choices.

Select Cancel to abandon the choices and return to the Restore Parameters dialog box.


Window List Help
Window List

Select any of the open windows listed at the bottom of the Window menu to make it the active window.  This choice is useful for moving among the numerous windows you may have opened.

When a window is active, you will see a check mark next to its name on the Window menu.


Window List Help
Window List

Select any of the open windows listed at the bottom of the Window menu to make it the active window.  This choice is useful for moving among the numerous windows you may have opened.

When a window is active, you will see a check mark next to its name on the Window menu.


Window List Help
Window List

Select any of the open windows listed at the bottom of the Window menu to make it the active window.  This choice is useful for moving among the numerous windows you may have opened.

When a window is active, you will see a check mark next to its name on the Window menu.


Window List Help
Window List

Select any of the open windows listed at the bottom of the Window menu to make it the active window.  This choice is useful for moving among the numerous windows you may have opened.

When a window is active, you will see a check mark next to its name on the Window menu.


Window List Help
Window List

Select any of the open windows listed at the bottom of the Window menu to make it the active window.  This choice is useful for moving among the numerous windows you may have opened.

When a window is active, you will see a check mark next to its name on the Window menu.


Window List Help
Window List

Select any of the open windows listed at the bottom of the Window menu to make it the active window.  This choice is useful for moving among the numerous windows you may have opened.

When a window is active, you will see a check mark next to its name on the Window menu.


Window List Help
Window List

Select any of the open windows listed at the bottom of the Window menu to make it the active window.  This choice is useful for moving among the numerous windows you may have opened.

When a window is active, you will see a check mark next to its name on the Window menu.


Window List Help
Window List

Select any of the open windows listed at the bottom of the Window menu to make it the active window.  This choice is useful for moving among the numerous windows you may have opened.

When a window is active, you will see a check mark next to its name on the Window menu.


Window List Help
Window List

Select any of the open windows listed at the bottom of the Window menu to make it the active window.  This choice is useful for moving among the numerous windows you may have opened.

When a window is active, you will see a check mark next to its name on the Window menu.


More Help
More Command

Select More from the Window menu to view a list of windows currently open.  This choice is only displayed when you have more than nine open windows.

The word More appears as the last item in the Window List displayed in the bottom portion of the Window menu.

When you select More, a dialog box will appear containing all of the open windows.  You can use the scroll bar to view the windows and select one to become active.


The EzStart Window

The EzStart window displays the events you have scheduled to run automatically.

•	The upper portion of the window displays the event that is scheduled to occur next.

•	The lower portion of the window displays a list of events you've scheduled along with the following information:  start date and time, whether event is one-time only or recurring, and status, if applicable.

The EzStart window contains four buttons for performing the following options:

Button	What It Does

Edit	Displays the options for the highlighted event and allows you to change them.

Add	Sets up an EzStart event

Delete	Deletes the highlighted event from the schedule.

Suspend	Temporarily removes the highlighted event from the schedule.

The words "ON HOLD" will appear in parenthesis after the event.  To reactivate the event, highlight it and select the Suspend button again.

For information about EzStart's menu commands, highlight the command you want help for, then press [F1].

You can minimize the EzStart window to an icon so that the program still runs in the background but does not take up room on the desktop.


EzStart Event Schedule

Use the choices in the EzStart Event Schedule dialog box to schedule an automatic backup or restore.

Use this option:	To:

Command	Enter the parameter file you wish to execute.

Or select the arrow at the right and choose a file from the list displayed.

If your parameter file uses an extension other than .TPF, you will need to type the word "EZTAPE" before it in the command box.  The drop-down list only contains files that end in .TPF.

Time	Enter the time of day when you want the event to occur, using a 24 hour clock.  For example, 15:53 means 3:53 PM.

Date	Enter the day you want the event to occur.

Type	Select once if the event will occur one time only, recurring if it will occur multiple times.

Frequency	If you indicated that the event is to be recurring, use the buttons in this box to specify the frequency.

The list button contains additional frequency options.  If you select User defined interval, the event will use the repeat interval specified by the User Interval command in the Options menu.

OK	To accept these choices.

The event you have scheduled will appear in the EzStart window.

Cancel	To return to the EzStart window.


Exit Command

Select Exit from the File menu to exit the EzStart window.  You will be asked to confirm before exiting.

EzStart automatically saves any changes you made to the schedule.


User Interval Command

Select User Interval from the Options menu to specify a recurring frequency not available on the other buttons in the EzStart Event Schedule.

Once you select this option, the User Defined Interval dialog box will appear where you can specify a repeat interval of your choosing.


User Interval Dialog Box

Use the choices in the User Defined Interval dialog box to specify how frequently an event that uses the User Defined Interval option should occur.  The User Defined Interval option is one of the choices available when you set up a recurring event in the EzStart Event Schedule.

Enter your choices for the days, hour, minutes in the interval.

Select OK to accept these choices, Cancel to abandon them.

When you change the interval, the change will apply to all events that contain a user defined interval.


About Command

Select About from the Help menu to display copyright information about EzStart.


Help Index Command

Select Help Index from the Help menu to view a list of help topics available for EzStart.


EzStart Menus

The three menus in the the EzStart window contain the commands below.

To get help for a particular command, select it from the list.

File Menu

Exit Command

Options Menu

User Interval Command

Help Menu

Help Index

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