Backup Error

[Demusman]

Anyone else getting this error during backups?

A file cannot be accessed and will be skipped. If this is a plugin owned file the plugin author needs to implement the backup HSEvent: The process cannot access the file 'C:\Program Files\HomeSeer HS4\Data\JowiHue\JowiHue.db' because it is being used by another process.

[legato]

I had those errors when using the default HomeSeer built-in backup method. (not only for JowiHue.db but also with other 'in use' files)
After disabling the built-in backup, and start using the plugin BLBackup for making daily backups, the problem was solved.

[Demusman]

That's great, but shouldn't the developer fix the issue?

[TC1]

This has been discussed many times before, I suggest starting to do Google searches on these forums?

It's an open database which traditional backup cannot deal with since it's an open file.

[w.vuyk]

Demusman

It depends on which developer should resolve this issue. The error is mentioning a HSevent that is raised for the plugin. But last time I checked the docs there is no documentation on this HSEvent nor can I see it in the plugin being raised. I also I have put a request to HST a long time ago to be able to opt out for this backup. No responses in the past 6 months on that.
The plugin is already creating its own backups of the database since the plugin was created for HS3. Checkout the \<hs installation folder>\Data\JowiHue folder and you will find the backups - which are included in the HSbackup fine.
So I would suggest to ignore this one, or use BLBackup, which I am using too.

Wim

[Demusman]

Thanks for letting me know.

rjh
Any chance you can shed some light on this??
Looks like you may be the only one who knows.

[rjh]

I assume this is a Windows backup? We are looking at ways to backup files that are open.

[Demusman]

I assume this is a Windows backup? We are looking at ways to backup files that are open.

So then this means nothing at the moment?

If this is a plugin owned file the plugin author needs to implement the backup HSEvent