Re: [Bug-ddrescue] Request for new logfile status character

[Scott D]

Hi Gábor,

> I think the feature you request is already available through domain 
> logfiles. If you create a domain logfile marking all areas to be 
> copied with +, and marking all other areas with -, ddrescue will only 
> copy the selected areas. Additionally in the logfile of the rescue 
> process all not copied (unwanted) areas will have a ? showing that the 
> status of these areas are unknown, since they are not tried. This way 
> the real logfile is not touched manually and it still reflects the 
> real status of the rescue process. 

Now why didn't I think of that! With a couple minor changes, that does 
exactly what I want and then some. I guess sometimes I just need a kick 
in the right direction.

Antonio, I respectfully withdraw my request for a new logfile status 
character.

Scott