---
title: "setBackupPlfsEnabled"
canonical: "https://help.vicon.com/space/ShogunPost121/1253737230/setBackupPlfsEnabled"
format: markdown
---
# Description

This command takes a boolean argument to enable or disable the backup of pipeline (*.*plf*) files.

It is the equivalent of selecting or clearing the **Allow PLF Backup** option in the **Preferences** dialog box (**Misc** tab).

## Functional area

System

# Command syntax

## Syntax

> Macro (scroll-tablelayout)

|  |
| --- |
| `setBackupPlfsEnabled enabled` |

### Arguments

See above syntax.

### Flags

None

## Return value

void

## Example

```plaintext
// Turns off the backup of .plf files
setBackupPlfsEnabled false;
```