Aroma Backups: Easy Steps To Data Recovery

AromaBackup is a simple mod that saves and backs up your Minecraft world. It also allows you to automatically restore backups. Backups can be done by executing a command, on world load, or manually. This article will guide you through the process of using these backups.

How to use AromaBackup with Agrarian Skies

AromaBackup is a simple Minecraft mod that saves and backs up your world. It is included in the Agrarian Skies mod pack. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use it:

• Open your FTB launcher and click on the Options tab.
• Find your Install Folder, which should be the first thing you see in that tab.
• Open the folder. For Agrarian Skies, it is AgrarianSkiesHQ.
• Navigate through minecraft --> backups --> Home --> [year] --> [month] --> [date].
• You will see a list of backups named Backup-Home-year-month-date--hour-minute.zip. Choose the backup you want to use and copy the Home folder.
• Head back to the AgrarianSkiesHQ folder and navigate through minecraft --> saves.
• Delete the Home folder, but leave the NEI folder.
• Paste the copied Home folder into the saves folder.
• Load up your game and play your map.

You can also restore a backup in the main menu. Go to Singleplayer, select the world, click on Backups, choose the backup, and then click Restore.

How to restore a backup

To restore a backup of your Minecraft world using the AromaBackup mod, follow these steps:

• Go to the main menu.
• Click on Singleplayer.
• Select the world you want to restore a backup from.
• Click on the Backups button.
• Select the backup you want to restore.
• Click the Restore button.

If you are not using incremental backups, you can also restore a backup by following these steps:

• Navigate to the backups folder.
• Unzip the desired backup into a new folder.
• Replace your world folder with the new folder.

If you are using incremental backups on a server, follow these steps:

• Navigate to your mods folder.
• Run the command "java -jar Aromabackup-*.jar" to bring up an interactive shell.
• Follow the prompts to restore your backup.

It is important to note that AromaBackup only backs up your Minecraft world and not other files such as "journeymap" or "tcnodefinder". Therefore, if you need to restore these files, you will need to use a different backup method or tool.

How to delete a backup

Deleting a backup in AromaBackup is a simple process, but it is important to note that the backup folder can get very large over time, so it is recommended to delete old backups periodically.

To delete a backup, you can follow these steps:

• Locate the backup folder: Open the File Explorer and navigate to the FTB directory for your pack. The backup folder is typically located in the "backups" folder within the FTB directory.
• Identify the backup: Backups are typically named with a format that includes the date and time of the backup, such as "Backup-Home-year-month-date--hour-minute.zip".
• Delete the backup: Once you have identified the backup you want to delete, simply right-click on the file and select "Delete" or move it to your Recycle Bin.

It is important to note that you should exercise caution when deleting backups, as you may lose important data if you delete the wrong file. Additionally, AromaBackup also allows you to set the number of backups to keep, which can help manage the size of the backup folder automatically.

To set the number of backups retained:

• Navigate to the config file: Open the File Explorer and navigate to the following location: ~Minecraft\Instances\[modpack]\config\aroma1997\aromabackup.cfg
• Open the config file: Locate the "aromabackup.cfg" file and open it with a text editor, such as Notepad.
• Modify the backup setting: Within the config file, you will find a setting that controls the number of backups retained. Adjust this setting to your desired number of backups to keep.

By setting the number of backups, AromaBackup will automatically manage the backup folder by deleting older backups when the specified limit is reached.

How to set up AromaBackup on a server

To set up AromaBackup on a server, follow these steps:

First, ensure that you have downloaded and installed the AromaBackup mod. This mod is designed to work with Minecraft Java Edition and can be found on the CurseForge website. The mod provides a simple way to save and back up your Minecraft world, protecting it from potential corruption or unexpected events in the game.

Once you have installed the mod, open up your Minecraft launcher and click on the "Options" tab. Here, you will find your "Install Folder" path. Navigate to this install folder on your computer.

Inside the install folder, locate the "insert modpack name here" folder. The specific name of this folder will depend on the modpack you are using. For example, if you are using the Agrarian Skies modpack, the folder would be named "AgrarianSkiesHQ".

Now, navigate through the following folders: "minecraft" -> "backups" -> "Home" -> the year of the backup (e.g., 2023) -> the month of the backup (e.g., 09) -> and finally, the date of the backup.

You will now see a list of backup files named in the format "Backup-Home-year-month-date--hour-minute.zip". Choose the backup you want to restore by opening the corresponding file and copying the "Home" folder.

Next, go back to the "insert modpack name here" folder (e.g., AgrarianSkiesHQ) and navigate to "minecraft" -> "saves". Here, delete the existing "Home" folder while leaving the NEI folder intact.

Now, simply paste the "Home" folder you copied earlier into this "saves" folder.

At this point, you have successfully restored a backup of your Minecraft world using AromaBackup. You can now load up your game and play the restored map.

Remember to manage your backup folder by deleting older backups from time to time, as it can grow quite large. Additionally, consider using the addon "MoreCompressions" to support less common backup storage formats.

How to use AromaBackup with GT New Horizons

AromaBackup is a simple Minecraft mod that saves and backs up your world. It is included by default with the single-player pack of GT: New Horizons (GTNH).

To use AromaBackup with GTNH, you can follow these steps:

• Install the mod.
• Configure the mod settings to your preference. You can set the frequency of backups and the number of backups to keep.
• Verify that the mod is working by checking for messages like " [AromaBackup/INFO]: [º1AromaBackupºr] Server Backup done!" in the server console.
• Also, check that a new folder called "backups" has been created and that your world folder is being saved to this location.

If you need to restore a backup, you can do so through the in-game interface. For single-player worlds, go to the main menu, click on Singleplayer, select the world, click the Backups button, choose the backup, and then click Restore.

It is important to note that AromaBackup does not back up the journeymap or tcnodefinder directories. Additionally, when used with old versions of GTNH, it requires the Aroma1997Core mod. If you are using a server, clients must also have the Aroma1997Core installed.

While AromaBackup is included with GTNH, some users have suggested replacing it with alternative backup mods, such as "Yet Another Backup Mod," which offers more flexibility in terms of backup settings and compression options. However, switching to a different backup mod may cause compatibility issues, so it is recommended to keep using AromaBackup unless there are specific features you require that are missing from it.

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