Hi Jussi,

I have added the following line to the Python 2.x and Python 3.x versions of the backup script.


if current_dir != "": shutil.copy2(fullfilename, backup_filepath)


This was needed to avoid an exception that was being generated when a new file was created (e.g. ' untitled.txt '), some ...

This is a more elaborate Python 3.x version of the versioned backup script incorporating eight different backup modes .

Each backup mode stores the time stamped backup file in a directory conforming to a particular file extension and/or date hierarchy.

Choose the backup mode that suits your needs ...

This is a more elaborate Python 2.x version of the versioned backup script incorporating eight different backup modes .

Each backup mode stores the time stamped backup file in a directory conforming to a particular file extension and/or date hierarchy.

Choose the backup mode that suits your needs ...

No worries Jussi.

Glad to contribute something to the amazing Zeus editor !

Just for completeness, here is the old Python 2.x version of the backup script incorporating your subsequent mods
for any Zeus users who may be still using an old V3.97 version.

Summary

'Zeus_Versioned_Backup_V397.py ...

Summary

'Zeus_Versioned_Backup_V397.py' - Python 2.x version for use with Zeus V3.97j (previous reply)

'Zeus_Versioned_Backup_V398.py ' - Python 3.x version for use with Zeus V3.98j (this reply)

'Zeus_Versioned_Backup_V398.py' - below ...

The Python 2.x code listed in the CODE panel is called 'Zeus_Versioned_Backup_V397.py ' and is a modified version of the original ' Versioned Backup Files Macro ' macro script and can be used with Zeus versions such as Zeus V3.97j.

The original ' Versioned Backup Files Macro ' was initially tried ...

Hi Jussij,

Thanks for the new beta version. I have installed it and the read-only fix works well now.

I think your response times are fantastic as it is not always like this with other software products around today.

Thanks mate,

Wilson

Hi Jussij,

Thanks for the response and I understand what you are saying in terms of
adding too many features.

Thanks for the "3.97f" beta version with the new "-r" read only command line argument.

I have noticed the following however with the new beta version :

If I execute :

"C:\Program Files ...

Hi,

I just wanted to say that being another one of the older generation of
original BRIEF users and after having used CRISP and ULTRAEDIT for
years, I have finally found an editor that takes me back to my happy
BRIEF days - i.e ZEUS .

And all I had to do was click the mouse 5 times in Zeus to set ...

Hi Jussi,

Thanks very much for the prompt response. It would be fantastic to have
that read only '-r' option in a future release.

Cheers - Wilson

The following command will open file "testfile.txt" and allow me to edit it :

"C:\Program Files\Zeus\zeus.exe" testfile.txt

but how do I open a file in read only mode from the command line ?

I cannot seem to find a Zeus command line option to do it.

I had thought there might have been the ...