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Inserting Date Into Filename

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Is there a way to tell Acronis to always insert the current date in a new image filename?

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Jim, sorry but no obvious way that I am aware of doing what you are asking.  You would need to create a new task and insert the date manually into the task name each time - you could use the Clone settings option to copy all the other settings for the task, but it is still a manual chore to do.

Jim,

There is a way, but you will have to edit the script file to do so.  Please refer to the following link:

https://forum.acronis.com/forum/73586#comment-247436

Scripts are found in the following folder:

C:\ProgramData\Acronis\TrueImageHome\Scripts

The folder may be hidden.

Edit:  I just performed a test on a small File/folder backup...  Created a new task...after creating the task, hit "Backup Later" which saves the script file.  Edited the script file per the directions in the link above, then hit "Backup Now"....and it worked.

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Thanks.  I'm new to Acronis so I'm a little antsy about changing fundamental things.  I'll try that after I get more comfortable. 

This was also a suggestion to Acronis to add this feature. 

 

 

 

Jim,

When you get more comfortable with ATI, then you can create a small "Practice" file/folder backup and give it a try...just like I did.

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Hello jim,

Thank you! I've added your feedback to the existing feature request.

Hello Acronis Team,

this helpful feature was in, at least until True Image 2013. See http://forum.acronis.com/forum/40591#comment-127268
With @date@ I was able to sort my backups. No the 'full' and the 'inc' backups are separated.

Obviously it was removed in ATI 2016 and ATI 2017.