Automatically backup sequence file on open

Is it possible to write a callback that saves a copy of a sequence file to a given location
upon opening? Optionally, a second callback could check upon closing whether any changes
were made to the original and, if not, delete the copy.
I would like the callback to be general to the station, not just a single sequence file.
What about the Sequence Editor Option, Backup Sequence Files when Resaving it in Older
or Newer Format? I haven't figured it out. Please advice.
Regards,
Stefan
Message Edited by Vedeja on 01-25-2006 11:45 PM

For an individual sequence file, you can use the SequenceFileLoad and SequenceFileUnload callbacks to execute some code.  This code can make a copy of the file and return it to the original state if needed.
Allen P.
NI
Message Edited by AllenP on 02-01-2006 05:28 PM

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