Setting a Backup Folder for Drawing Files¶
A drawing backup file is a copy of the drawing file one version older than the currently saved drawing.
You can enable automatic backup from the Options dialog box (Save backup at each save option from the System Options > Auto-save/backups).
Every time you manually save a .dwg, the software automatically creates a backup file. By default, the drawing backup file is saved in the same folder as the drawing (.dwg file) and has the same name as the drawing but with a .bak extension.
Use the SetBackupFolder command to specify the destination folder for drawing backup (.bak) files.
Note: There is only one backup file for a drawing. A newly created backup file replaces the existing backup file of the same name.
To set a backup folder for drawing files:
Type SetBackupFolder.
In the command window, type the path for the backup folder.
Access
Command: SetBackupFolder
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