Setting auto-save preferences

You can specify how the program automatically saves your work. The Auto Save feature minimizes the loss of work due to unexpected computer issues or power outages.

Auto Save defaults to on and saves a title every five minutes. The on/off status can be changed, as well as the amount of minutes between every save occurrence. There is also a Use recovery file for Auto Save option that is selected by default.

Do not rely on Auto Save as a substitute for regularly saving your work by clicking the Save quick-access graphic.

To specify your auto save preferences:

Select Save Options from the File ribbon.
Ensure that the Enable Auto Save check box is enabled. Use Save every n minutes to specify how often you want your title to be automatically saved.
If the Use recovery file for Auto Save option is selected, the program will not overwrite the original .awt title, but instead save it to a temporary file, which is identified by a tilde (~), at each time interval specified. When you save the title, the program deletes the original .awt file in the directory and renames the temporary file.

If Use recovery file for Auto Save option is not selected, the program saves to the original file at each time interval specified.

Your auto-save preferences are set.

See also: Using the quick-access bar