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alijahed

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of course its there! just go to 'Tools' then 'Options' look for 'open and save' tab and you will see in the left side (middle part). automatic save is already checked iif it is in the default settings. if not, go and click the box and then you are ready to set the time between saves.

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Be aware that the Autosave is not a substitute to saving often; the autosave file (.sv$) is deleted after acad exits normally. It's intended purpose is for a recovery after a crash.

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I recommend creating a .bak file although there are some here who do not. Each to his own. In any event, should you wish to then go to Tools > Options and click on the Open/Save tab. Look under File Safety Precautions and put a checkmark in the box in front of the words Create backup copy with each save.

 

Now, because you do not want to accummulate a lot of .bak files make sure, on a weekly basis, you do a search of your drawing files main folder for all .bak files then send them off to the Recycle Bin. Empty the Recycle Bin weekly too. Good housekeeping practices pay off in the long run.

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... but remark. what if you forgot to save your last drawing and the computer crashes... isn't it that the .bak file will be the same as the file before it the pc crash? and on .sv$ is morely updated that .bak ext files?

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the .bak file is there when you make a mistake, the .sv$ file is there when the computer makes one.

 

If the program exits cleanly there won't be a .sv$ file. If you open a drawing to make some "what if" changes and accidentally save on exit you will have a .bak to go back to.

 

They both serve different purposes.

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