Creating multiple images out of usual data files?

[opossum]

Hello,

 

First off, I just found and downloaded this incredible program and am amazed at what it offers!

 

Currently, I have the need to backup a particular part of my data I work with on a daily basis. It consist of about 20GB of data.

 

Now, in ImgBurn, I select MODE -> BUILD, then OUTPUT -> Image File. So far so good. But where/how can I specify the size of the final .iso image file?

 

I selected a folder of 10GB for a test drive. All I got was a 10GB .iso file (together with a 9KB .mds file).

 

What I need, however, are .iso image files with a size of about 4.7GB respectively so I can burn those images onto a couple single layer DVD's later.

 

I obviously missed the spot in the Properties to check the correct things. I also went through the guides you provide here in the forums, without success... It says that...

 

If the estimated size of the image exceeds that specified in the 'Single Layer' -> 'Maximum Sectors' box, the program will know you're building a double layer ISO and configure itself accordingly.

 

The program will know what I want here...

 

Actually, I don't want that happen. I do want to stick to the single layer mode so I get several 4.7 GB .iso files.

 

What do I have to do to get them?

 

Thanks for your help in advance!

 

Again, this neat little program is awesome. Thanks for creating it!

 

opossum

[mmalves]

Use a program like WinRAR or 7-Zip and set it to split your data in 4.38 GiB (4.7 GB) chunks, so that you can burn each of them to a DVD±R with ImgBurn's Build mode. By the way, if you don't want compression, and the additional time it takes, set the Compression Level/Method to Store.

[LIGHTNING UK!]

ImgBurn is a burning tool, not a backup one.

 

If you want to backup data to multiple discs you need a backup tool - or at least a burning tool that's geared that way - ImgBurn is not.

 

With ImgBurn, what goes in = what comes out. If you give it 10GB of files it'll create a 10GB ISO file. It won't create multiple discs with independent file systems and a few folders/files on each.

[opossum]

That clears things up for me. Thanks for the response, admin.

 

And thanks for providing ideas for solutions, mmalves.

 

-o.