Ok to use _ArchivDisk_2 in my project?

Smiffy · Post by **Smiffy** » Wed Jul 07, 2021 4:36 pm

I am wanting to perform an action (remove archive backup files) when disk space gets below a certain limit.
I have discovered a DiskSpaceCheck datatype in the dp.
I have looked into this and fond that if I populate the .Device entry, the system will update entries regarding disk parameters (free space / used space etc.).
This is just what I am after.
I also noticed that there were 2 data points for archiving _ArchivDisk and_ArchivDisk_2.
The former was being used for the project db directory.
The latter seemed to be unused as the .Device entry was blank.
Is it OK to use the _ArchivDisk_2 entryfor my own use? Does the system use it at all? If it is not permissible to use _ArchivDisk_2, can I just define another DiskSpaceCheck data point type and it will be populated also?

leoknipp · Post by **leoknipp** » Fri Jul 09, 2021 3:36 pm

The "_2" datapoints are preserved for redundant projects.
Normally you should have a _BackupMedium datapoint which can be used to check the disk space for the backup device.

The configuration of new "Disk space check" datapoints is possible using the System Management.

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Leopold Knipp
Senior Support Specialist

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