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Robocopy Backup Script

by Soyoyo·Workflow

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Why we like it

Robocopy Backup Script earns its place for turning a built-in Windows utility into a controlled backup routine, showing what will change and pausing for confirmation before it mirrors folders.

What is Robocopy Backup Script?

Robocopy Backup Script is an incremental backup script from Soyoyo, listed within the Blender catalog although it is not a Blender addon. It builds on Robocopy, the copying tool included with Windows, and runs only on Windows systems, where both the source and destination must be Windows.

Before a backup runs, the script checks whether the source folder is empty, counts the total files in the source and destination, and tallies new, newer, older, and extra files, listing them out. It then presents a summary and asks whether to continue. If older or extra files are detected, it throws a warning so you can check the changes are what you expect. Entering n cancels and leaves both source and destination untouched; entering y starts the backup, which is usually fast because it is incremental, apart from the first run.

For the actual copy it uses Robocopy's /MIR parameter to mirror source to destination, and the /FFT parameter, which allows a two-second difference when comparing file timestamps. Command parameters can be edited in the script for more control. It supports local area network backup but not backup over the Internet, and is released under the GPL license.

Who is Robocopy Backup Script best for?

Robocopy Backup Script is best for windows users who want a straightforward, script-based way to run incremental folder backups with a preview and confirmation step, including across a local network.

How much does Robocopy Backup Script cost?

Robocopy Backup Script is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Pre-backup summary that counts total files in the source and destination and tallies new, newer, older, and extra files, listing them before you confirm
  • Warning when older or extra files are detected, prompting you to check the changes are expected
  • Confirmation prompt: enter y to proceed or n to cancel, which leaves both source and destination untouched
  • Incremental backup that is usually fast, apart from the first run
  • Uses Robocopy's /MIR to mirror source to destination and /FFT to allow a two-second timestamp difference
  • Command parameters can be edited in the script for more control over Robocopy
  • Supports local area network backup; Windows only, with both source and destination on Windows

Tags

#backup#Robocopy#incremental backup#Windows#Blender#file management#workflow#LAN backup

Frequently asked questions

Does Robocopy Backup Script work on macOS or Linux?

Robocopy Backup Script runs only on Windows, because it is built on Robocopy, a copying tool included with Windows systems. Both the source and the destination must be on Windows for it to work, so it will not run on macOS or Linux. If your machines are all Windows-based, you can use it to incrementally back up growing folders. This Windows-only requirement is worth confirming before you rely on it, so you know it fits your setup.

Does Robocopy Backup Script support backing up over the Internet?

Robocopy Backup Script supports backup across a local area network, so you can mirror folders between Windows machines on the same network. It does not support backup over the Internet, which means remote destinations reached through the web are outside its scope. For local and LAN folder backups between Windows systems, it handles the copy through Robocopy's mirroring behaviour. Before running, it still previews the file changes so you can decide whether to continue.

Is Robocopy Backup Script a Blender addon?

Robocopy Backup Script is not a Blender addon, despite being listed among Blender tools. It is a standalone incremental backup script based on Windows Robocopy, intended for backing up growing folders rather than working inside Blender. The developer notes this directly and suggests creating a test project first to familiarize yourself with how it behaves. Keep this in mind if you expected an in-Blender feature, and check that Windows is your platform before relying on it.

What do the /MIR and /FFT parameters do in Robocopy Backup Script?

Robocopy Backup Script uses Robocopy's /MIR parameter when it performs the actual backup, which mirrors the source to the destination. It also uses the /FFT parameter, allowing a two-second difference when comparing file timestamps. If you need more control, you can edit the command parameters in the script, provided you have some understanding of Robocopy. The summary before each backup, along with warnings about older and extra files, helps you check the operation first.

Is Robocopy Backup Script free, and what license does it use?

Robocopy Backup Script is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing and pricing can change over time, so it's worth checking the developer's page for the current terms before you rely on it. The script is released under the GPL license, and the developer offers a website and messaging for questions about the product. Trying it on a test project first is recommended so you understand how it behaves before using it on important folders.

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