DB only backup – .sql file is unnamed and hidden

Hi,

Thank you for reaching out.

Yes, DB compression has been removed and set to default by none; refer to the changelog:?https://www.ads-software.com/plugins/backwpup/#developers. You alter it using the filter ‘backwpup_generate_dump_filename’.

Best Regards,

Please add this to the FAQs with an example.

Hi @saranshwpm

The problem isn’t that the compression isn’t on. The problem is that the sql file is unnamed and hidden, so when you unzip the backup it looks like the sql file isn’t included.

thx

• This reply was modified 1 month, 1 week ago by TheDogBox.

Hello,

Thank you for your reply.

You can add below code to your theme’s function.php to add name to the DB file:

function backwpup_generate_dump_filename($content){
return "thenewfilename";
}
add_filter('backwpup_generate_dump_filename', 'backwpup_generate_dump_filename');

It does not matter while restoring if DB file is unnamed or hidden, so you may add the custom name as per your requirement.

Best Regards,

Just my 2 cents worth, but requiring your average plugin user to now have to use filters for a range of options and functions that used to be accessible via the plugin admin seems baffling and bizarre.

I’m not sure why you are taking the plugin in this direction, but you are making it less usable for many or perhaps most people.

From a developer’s point of view it may seem simple to add a snippet to functions.php or even a snippet plugin – but why?! If you for some reason feel these options shouldn’t be so visible(?), why not have an ‘advanced’ tab where they are accessible for those who want to change things?!

By requiring people to use filters to tune the plugin, you are needlessly complicating things and overall, making this plugin a far less attractive backup option.

I don’t know of anyone who will be saying ‘Hurrah! now my settings for this plugin are spread all over my installation and I can keep a notebook to remember where those are and what those settings were and can tweak a bunch of snippets any time I need to change things! Happy days!’

Please consider restoring these functions to the plugin admin!

And, yes, thank you for your work on the plugin and for contributing to the WordPress ecosystem. This has been a great plugin, I hope it continues to be a good backup option ??

• This reply was modified 1 month, 1 week ago by Bob33.

Hello @bob33,

Thank you for your feedback. I want to let you know that your concerns are being heard.

First of all, you can find the helper plugins for BackWPUp here: https://github.com/wp-media/backwpup-helpers/. This repository includes a plugin to help with naming the database backup file.

Regarding the recent changes, we are thoroughly reviewing all aspects of the plugin and making adjustments to pave the way for the new UI. These changes are being carefully considered after extensive analysis to ensure they enhance the user experience and maintain functionality.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition. If you have further questions or need help, feel free to ask.

Best Regards,