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Saving, Exporting, and Backing Up Files

Save File Dialog
The Save File dialog uses the operating may vary, depending on the type of file being
system’s file save dialog format, and is also saved or exported.
used when exporting files. The dialog name
A similar Select Folder dialog allows you to
select a folder to which files can be exported.

1 Choose a location on your local Saving Revision Files
computer for the file you are saving.
Revisions are a common aspect of any design
2 Any existing folders and/or files in the project. There are a number of possible
current location display here. strategies for organizing revision files:

3 In the File Name field, type a name for • Prepending the file name;
the file. If you select an existing file • Appending the file name;
from the space above, its name will display
here automatically. • Saving revisions in separate folders.
4 When saving a file, the program will To avoid confusion and potential mistakes, it
is recommended that you always give files
choose the appropriate file type from
the Save as type drop-down list. When unique names - including revision files. If
exporting, you may need to choose a specific you choose to organize your revisions by
file type. saving them in separate folders, you should
also give each file a unique name that makes

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