>>> These are both specializations of the generic --filter='merge filters.txt' >>> filter option. See the rsync man page for the gory details. > >> That's a great feature and I think it should be referenced in some way >> under --include-from and --exclude-from in man rsync. > > This is almost already the case: just above in the --include / > --exclude options details. > > Ex: > > --include=PATTERN > This option is a simplified form of the --filter option that > defaults to an include rule and does not allow the full > rule-parsing syntax of normal filter rules. > > See the FILTER RULES section for detailed information on this > option. > > --include-from=FILE > This option is related to the --include option, but it specifies > a FILE that contains include patterns (one per line). Blank > lines in the file and lines starting with ';' or '#' are > ignored. If FILE is -, the list will be read from standard > input.
I suppose a man page is a pretty cut-and-dried affair. I guess this is one for the bloggers. - Grant -- Please use reply-all for most replies to avoid omitting the mailing list. To unsubscribe or change options: https://lists.samba.org/mailman/listinfo/rsync Before posting, read: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
