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Backing up and recovering files

Corel DESIGNER can automatically save backup copies of drawings and prompt you to recover them in the event of a system error.

The auto-backup feature saves drawings that you have opened and modified. During any working session with Corel DESIGNER, you can set the time interval for automatically backing up files and specify whether you want the files to be saved in your temporary folder (the default location) or in a specified folder.

You can recover the backup files from the temporary or specified folder when you restart Corel DESIGNER after a system error. If you choose not to recover the backup file, it is automatically erased when you quit the application.

To specify auto-backup settings Back to Top
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Click Tools Options.
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In the Workspace list of categories, click Save.
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Enable the Auto-backup every check box, and choose a value from the Minutes list box.
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In the Always back up to area, enable one of the following options:
Users temporary folder — lets you save auto-backup files in the temporary folder
Specific folder — lets you specify the folder for auto-backup files

You can also
 
Create a backup file every time you save
Enable the Make backup on save check box.
Disable the auto-backup feature
Choose Never from the Minutes list box.

Auto-backup files are named auto_backup_of_filename and can be saved in any folder you specify. Backup files are created when you save a drawing. They are named backup_of_filename and are always stored in the same folder as the original drawing.
All open or modified files that are not in the Corel DESIGNER (DES) file format are backed up as Corel DESIGNER files.
You can cancel the creation of an auto-backup file by pressing Esc while a file is being saved.
To recover a backup file Back to Top
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Restart Corel DESIGNER.
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Click OK in the file recovery dialog box that appears.
The file recovery dialog box appears upon startup after a system error.
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Save and rename the file in the specified folder.
Recovered files are named GraphicsX.des, where X is a numbered increment.
If you click Cancel, Corel DESIGNER ignores the backup file and deletes it when you quit the application.

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