Miscellaneous

Until version 7.3 the back-up manager consisted of various functions. Automatic archiving has been realized through the regular production of zip files, which required lots of disk space in case of certain project sizes.

With version 8 a new feature is developed that works according to the principle of a versioning tool. It no longer stores the complete project, but only the changes as of a certain time. The space requirement is reduced significantly. With the new feature, you can archive the in between states of your project at any time, add comments and restore them. You will also be protected against data loss that can occur due to hardware failures (such as a corrupt hard disk).

Note:
The automatic back-up function protects you against inadvertent program terminations, which will not affect this function. The back-up function runs independent in the back ground and is executed every 5 minutes.

The archive function

• Automatic archiving
• Manual archiving
• Restore previous version
• Restore archive as separate project

The backup functions

• Configure backup
• Create manual backup
• Restore backup

Perform manual archiving to secure the interim status of the project at a time you select. You can rename the file and add comments. Use this function e.g.

• Before importing an updated floor plan
• prior to the submission or delivery of drawings to project participants
• before an extensive modification in the model (to protect against adverse effects)

Instruction

• Click Saved (2). The dialog "Backup" appears.
• Enter a name and comments (3) and click OK. The dialog "Backup" is closed. You return to the dialog "Backup and Revisions".
• Click close. The archiving is closed. The in between states is stored in the recovery list with the name and comments (4).