(07-30-2025, 07:51 AM)Zubersoft Wrote: A backup file contains only the library that was active when it was generated. I do have the fix coming that you asked for where it won't change the active library in the settings, but that has nothing to do with which library was included in the backup and also you can just uncheck the option to restore settings to get around that issue until the update comes out. The only thing you've said that I agree with is that the synchronize option lets people keep their own annotations if that is required.
Mike
Yes, these are two different and complementary options. Normally, restoring a library from a backup.msb file easily risks destroying the library by mistake or carelessness. (forgetting option clic), last option choosed not memorysed... etc.
I think synchronizing the current library "from" an .msb file would be an option intended for the "average" musician who takes fewer risks. Moreover, this option exists in Compagniopn; you can "open" an .msb file.
Another argument: the "backup directory" (the one you use for the current synchronization) no longer reconstitutes correctly if external intervention occurs. We haven't found a way to reconstitute it after a musician's mistake trying to "clean things up", deleting som double files...
This directory, with hundreds of files, remains a relatively fragile element, requiring attention and knowledge.
A "backup.msb" is much easier to handle and publish, and remains more compact and reliable.