File operations - backups - add versioning

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File operations - backups - add versioning

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XnViewMP 1.9.3
Windows11 (24H2), display resolution 3840x2160, dpi scale 150%


File operations - backup
new backup overwrites existing one with the same file name (name.xnbak.ext),
so the original image will be lost if several changes are made consecutively

Suggestion
  • add versioning
    create a new separate backup after each iteration
    • naming
      - add timestamp to filename (eg name.xnbak.YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS.ext)
        OR
      - follow 'duplicate naming' setting (in Settings>File operations>Copy group)
    • (optional) focus
      - shift focus after each action to use edited file as current, instead of original





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