Preferences - Backup
ShortKeys provides several options for automatically backing up the macro file or files currently in use.
ShortKeys compares the current file with the latest backup. If no change has been detected, then a new backup is not created. Disabling, enabling, and deleting shortkeys, as well as creating new or editing existing shortkeys, are considered modifications to the file and will initiate a backup.
The date/time stamp of the backup file will match the date/time when the original (.shk) macro file was last modified.
ShortKeys > Options > Preferences > Backup
Schedule
There are four backup options to choose from. Or have several backup methods in place at the same time.
Backup when ShortKeys starts
A backup of the ShortKeys macro file is created when the program loads. If the program is set to run on Windows startup, then the backup file is created at this time.
Backup when the ShortKeys editor opens
Each time the Modify Keys edit window is opened a backup of the ShortKeys file is created.
Backup when the ShortKeys editor closes
A backup of the ShortKey file is created each time the Modify Keys window is closed. After editing or creating a new shortkey, saving the change and closing the window, a backup of the .shk file is generated.
No backup
To not schedule any backups, leave the three options unchecked. Manually back up the macro file by opening the ShortKeys window and clicking on File > Backup.
Options
Choose to display a message notifying of a backup and decide how many backup files to keep.
Display message while backing up
Display a message when the backup occurs. If the file is small, this may happen almost instantaneously, so that the display message may not be visible.
Only backup local files
Only .shk macro files saved on the local machine or on an attached USB device will be backed up. If other open files are stored on a network drive, the cloud, or similar - these files will not be backed up.
Turn off this option to back up all open .shk macro files.
Keep __ backups
Specify the number of backup copies to store on the computer. The default number of backup files is 10.
Backup Location
Specify the location of the backup files from the dropdown list.
Backup to the same folder as the macro file
The backup file is created and saved into the same folder where the original macro file is currently located.
Backup to a specific path
Store the backups in a folder other than the one where the original file is located.
Backup Path
If using the Backup to a Specific Path option, click on the Browse button to determine the location where the backup file will be stored. Or type in the full file path in the edit field.
üNote: To manually back up the macro file at any time, open the ShortKeys window and click on File > Backup.