Timestamp Backup

Tags: Base Calc Draw Extension Impress Math Writer

This extension for LibreOffice and OpenOffice enables the user to make a normal save and to additionally create a timestamped backup copy of the document with just one click.

Description

This extension for LibreOffice and OpenOffice enables the user to make a normal save and to additionally create a timestamped backup copy of the document with just one click.

The backup copy will be placed into the backup directory set in Tools - Options - Open/LibreOffice - Paths - Backups

It is recommended to adjust the path of the backup directory to a user friendly place.

The extension has a menu item in the File menu, and a toolbar icon in the standard toolbar.

It works in these applications: Writer, WriterWeb, WriterMaster, Calc, Draw, Impress, Math.

WARNING for Mac users: The extension may not work under LibreOffice Vanilla which is available at the Mac appstore. This might be due to the increased security settings and sandboxing provided by the appstore, but additional information about this issue is welcomed.

License: GPL v3

Original creator: Kovács Tibor

Project maintainer: kovlev, however any contribution is appreciated

Source code is available at: https://github.com/kovleventer/timeStampBackup

Tested with Apache OpenOffice also

Homepage: http://flowcont.hu/LO_oxt_store/

Release List

Release Description Compatibility Operating Systems License Release notes  
1.1.8 Added file saving dialog on initial save
Code from Hubert Lampert and GerhardW 4.0 Linux, Windows, macOS GPL Download
1.1.7 Updated German and English descriptions by swhib 4.0 Linux, Windows, macOS GPL Download
1.1.6 Base support
French and Dutch translations 4.0 Linux, Windows, macOS GPL Download