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Thanks for the correction,
Yes, Feedback center is good.
ATB
Michael.
Tomasz Janeczko wrote:
>
> Correction, should be:
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\TJP\Broker
>
> Anyway if you think otherwise - feel free to submit suggestion to
> Feedback Center.
>
> Best regards,
> Tomasz Janeczko
> amibroker.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Tomasz Janeczko <mailto:groups@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> *To:* amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 06, 2007 12:14 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [amibroker] restore my toolbars after upgrade
>
> Hello,
>
> 1. I am not speaking about what number of users actually use this
> feature, but about standard that is set by MS (not me).
> 2. It is not backing up AB files. It is for backing up system
> partition. You should backup system partition regardless of what
> software
> you use - hard disks fail and it is really good idea to have backup.
>
> As for "config" - we don't talk about config settings. These are
> stored in broker.prefs.
> In the registry there is only UI-customization (location of
> toolbars and themes) stored. This is non-issue anyway,
> but if you are really worried you can export
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Broker registry key (using RegEdit).
>
> Best regards,
> Tomasz Janeczko
> amibroker.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Michael.S.G. <mailto:OzFalconAB@xxxxxxxx>
> *To:* amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> <mailto:amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 06, 2007 12:05 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [amibroker] restore my toolbars after upgrade
>
> Hi Tomasz,
> I disagree on both those points.
>
> UI-customization per WINDOWS user: I'd be surprised if more
> than a handful of your entire userbase uses this functionality.
>
> Disk image backup: Seems a little overkill to backup (say) 5k
> of config files.
> And becomes more of an issue the larger systems/hards disks
> get. (And they are not getting any smaller).
>
> I backup critical files once per month OR after any major changes.
> I only backup user data files, And they all fit nicely on one
> CD. (I'll move to DVD when data is too large for CD)
> If I had to make disk images every time I did a
> backup...............Thats a problem in itself.
> ie. Just how many backups can you archive? Not many. Maybe
> three or four to a dedicated External HD.
> Or
> "Oh I just muffed my AB Config settings, I'd better
> restore MY ENTIRE HD IMAGE" (This is seriously stupid).
>
> ATB
> Michael.
>
>
>
>
> Tomasz Janeczko wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> UI-customization according to Microsoft should be per WINDOWS
>> user, this is the reason, why UI-config data
>> are stored in HKEY_CURRENT_USER. This is just Windows Standard.
>>
>> As for your reasons - all othe them can be addressed by
>> simple tool -> disk image backup program.
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Tomasz Janeczko
>> amibroker.com
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> *From:* Michael.S.G. <mailto:OzFalconAB@xxxxxxxx>
>> *To:* amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> <mailto:amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> *Sent:* Monday, February 05, 2007 10:48 PM
>> *Subject:* Re: [amibroker] restore my toolbars after upgrade
>>
>> Tomasz,
>> Can we please start moving away from storing data in
>> the registry. It is an abomination of all things!
>> I realy can't see why config settings can't be stored in
>> "Config Files". It is the standard way to store settings.
>>
>> Some reasons why using .cfg files would be better.......
>>
>> *Backup*: You can backup config files.
>> *Corruption*: Registry files often get corrupted. (Often
>> if this happens a windows reinstall is required - Either
>> way you loose those settings)
>> *Multiple use*: If config files are kept in a per install
>> basis, Then multiple installs can each have their OWN
>> config settings.
>> *Restore*: If you find you have muffed your settings, you
>> can restore your configs with greater ease.
>> *Downgrade*: If you wish to downgrade (ie from Beta
>> version that changes config settings) back to a Final
>> release version.
>> *Crash/Replace Hardware*: You want to be able to just
>> restore your AB directory and know everything is how it was.
>> *Peace of mind*: As above. When ALL settings are in
>> config files - You know when you backup, You have EVERYTHING!
>>
>> Im sure there are other reasons. But of the top of my
>> head those Seven are pretty good reasons in themselves.
>>
>> Kind Regards
>> Michael.
>>
>>
>> Tomasz Janeczko wrote:
>>>
>>> Toolbars are stored in registry. However due to changes
>>> (for example Portfolio Manager button removed ) - you
>>> can not have them "exactly"
>>> the same.
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>> Tomasz Janeczko
>>> amibroker.com
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Yuki Taga" <yukitaga@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> <mailto:yukitaga%40tkh.att.ne.jp>>
>>> To: <amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> <mailto:amibroker%40yahoogroups.com>>
>>> Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 10:04 AM
>>> Subject: [amibroker] restore my toolbars after upgrade
>>>
>>> > What file do I need to restore from my backups to put
>>> my main
>>> > toolbars *exactly* as they were before the upgrade, or
>>> is this
>>> > impossible?
>>> >
>>> > Yuki
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Please note that this group is for discussion between
>>> users only.
>>> >
>>> > To get support from AmiBroker please send an e-mail
>>> directly to
>>> > SUPPORT {at} amibroker.com
>>> >
>>> > For NEW RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENTS and other news always
>>> check DEVLOG:
>>> > http://www.amibroker.com/devlog/
>>> <http://www.amibroker.com/devlog/>
>>> >
>>> > For other support material please check also:
>>> > http://www.amibroker.com/support.html
>>> <http://www.amibroker.com/support.html>
>>> >
>>> > Yahoo! Groups Links
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>>
>>
>> __.
>
>
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