[Opensim-users] Auto Backup Module

[Sean McNamara]

Hi,

I just subscribed to the opensim-users list (I was previously only on
opensim-dev, sorry about that!) so I didn't see your question. Now I
will respond:

1. Thank you so much for contributing the user's guide for AutoBackup! :-)

2. Justin is correct that the code now recognizes options in
Regions.ini for per-region configs, *rather than* under
[AutoBackupModule] in OpenSim.ini. The mechanism for specifying global
settings (i.e., defaults for all regions unless overridden) is the
same as ever; specify the settings in [AutoBackupModule] *without*
prefixing it with a region name.

Just to be perfectly clear, it is *no longer* valid syntax to specify
settings under [AutoBackupModule] of the format
RegionName.SettingName. This was only supported during the development
of the module.

3. The reason you are confused about the per-region config syntax is
that I changed it at the last minute (per Justin's request), and
neglected to update the documentation in the source code. Oops! I'm
very sorry about that.

I'll cook up a patch to properly document the current per-region
config mechanism.

For now, please refer to
http://opensimulator.org/wiki/Feature_Proposals/AutoBackup under the
section "Configuration Settings". This section contains current,
accurate information about all the settings and how to set them. Feel
free to update your guide based on this information.


Justin: where should I officially document this on the wiki? I agree
that the feature proposal shouldn't be THE documentation; putting the
same information on an official docs page would be more accessible for
those who are navigating through the wiki in the documentation section
looking for information about AutoBackup.

Feel free to respond to the list rather than my private email; I am
now subscribed to the list. And sorry again for the delay and the
omission in the source code documentation.


Sean