DWC RRF3.2 - can't download macro folder using zip functionality

[lael]

I just updated to RRF3.2 a couple of days ago. I'm working on the macro organisation and design for the printer and wanted to download the entire folder as a zip file, similar to how you would for the system folder - right click - download as zip. However the option is not showing up in the macros folder. Is there something I'm missing / some other way to do it?

[fcwilt]

Have you selected all the macros you want to ZIP and download?

Frederick

[lael]

Yes. I just checked after your comment - it seems it doesn't offer a zip option if there are folders selected, but does offer zip if there are only files selected. I wonder if this is the intended functionality? Sure would be helpful to be able to download the entire root directory.

[Phaedrux]

It won't work with subfolders at the moment. The best options are either pull the SD card and copy, or setup an FTP client and download them that way.

[fcwilt]

@lael said in DWC RRF3.2 - can't download macro folder using zip functionality:

Yes. I just checked after your comment - it seems it doesn't offer a zip option if there are folders selected, but does offer zip if there are only files selected.

I see.

I've never created any sub-folders so I never noticed this.

Frederick

[lael]

@Phaedrux said in DWC RRF3.2 - can't download macro folder using zip functionality:

the SD card and copy, or setup an FTP client and download them that way.

Is there a guide you would recommend for setting up FTP access?

[Phaedrux]

There's not a lot to it really. You enable FTP access in config.g and then use something like filezilla to connect to the IP address of the duet.

Filezilla settings from what I recall.

Tab General: Encryption - Only use plain FTP (insecure)
Tab General: Logon Type - Anonymous
Tab Advanced: Server Type - Default
Tab Tranfer Setting: Tranfer Mode - Passive

There's also these two options: https://forum.duet3d.com/topic/20979/any-way-to-easily-backup-files?_=1611036017982

[lael]

@Phaedrux Thanks for the redirect to https://forum.duet3d.com/topic/10880/rfm-reprapfirmware-filemanager-duetbackup-successor - It's really good. I added a post with some more explanation than the readme gives to help others get started a little quicker.