The Save command saves the open file, which replaces the earlier version of the file. When you save a file for the first time, specify the file name and location. The Save command is disabled if no changes have been made to the file since it was first opened or created.
On Windows, the files require a “.vwx” or “.mcd” extension to be recognized by the Vectorworks program. If you do not enter an extension, the program adds the .vwx extension automatically.
To save the current file:
1. Select File > Save.
If the file has not been saved before, the Save Vectorworks Drawing dialog box opens.
2. Enter a name for the file in the Name field, and then select the destination for the file.
3. Click Save.
The program saves the file. The time required may depend on the file size.
To save the current file with a different name:
1. Select File > Save As.
The Save Vectorworks Drawing dialog box opens.
2. Enter a new Name for the file, and then select the destination for the file.
3. Click Save.
The program saves a new copy of the file. The time required may depend on the file size.
To save a copy of the current file and continue to edit the current file:
1. Select File > Save A Copy As.
The Save dialog box opens.
2. Enter a new Name for the file, and then select the destination for the file.
3. Click Save.
The program saves a new copy of the file and keeps the original file open for further edits. The time required may depend on the file size.
The autosave feature automatically saves the current file after either a specified number of minutes or a specified number of operations, as defined in the Autosave tab of the Vectorworks Preferences dialog box. See Autosave Preferences for more information.
If the Confirm before save preference is selected, a confirmation dialog box displays before the autosave is performed. The information that displays in this dialog box depends on the settings selected in Vectorworks preferences.
Click to show/hide the parameters.
When the save is complete, the message Autosave complete displays in the lower right corner of the window; the message clears when you click the mouse.
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