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   Hi, I am new to this forum and it seems great.

I wanted to ask a quick question, perhaps some of you can give me some advice.

I normally use Windows Backup to backup my DWG files but have experienced some problems with it.  While looking for an alternate backup utility I came across an application called CAD backup from www.cadbackup.com. 

It seems to be doing a good job backing up my DWG files but I wanted to see if anyone has any experience with it, or whether there are any other recommended apps out there.

tia,
Paul

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paulw1088 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17.Feb.2011 Location: United States Using: AutoCAD2011 Status: Offline Points: 2	Topic: Best way to backup AutoCAD Files? Posted: 17.Feb.2011 at 16:48
	Hi, I am new to this forum and it seems great. I wanted to ask a quick question, perhaps some of you can give me some advice. I normally use Windows Backup to backup my DWG files but have experienced some problems with it. While looking for an alternate backup utility I came across an application called CAD backup from www.cadbackup.com. It seems to be doing a good job backing up my DWG files but I wanted to see if anyone has any experience with it, or whether there are any other recommended apps out there. tia, Paul

John Connor Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01.Feb.2011 Location: United States Using: AutoCAD 2018 Status: Offline Points: 7175	Posted: 17.Feb.2011 at 17:17
	I backup to a DVD using neroBurning on a weekly basis every Friday. At the end of each work day I copy all the files I have worked on to my flash drive. I don't see a need to buy a separate CAD-related backup utility. But then again I work on a standalone computer and therefore I am totally to blame if I lose a file. No fingerpointing here...just have to look in the mirror to know who I need to yell at. Simple. Are you a rep for CAD Backup?
	"Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>>

paulw1088 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17.Feb.2011 Location: United States Using: AutoCAD2011 Status: Offline Points: 2	Posted: 17.Feb.2011 at 17:32
	Hi John, thanks for the advice. I don't use Nero because I want to backup to an external USB drive and not a DVD. I also need an app which keeps versions of my files each time I save. I'll continue to try out cad backup for now and see how it goes. I was actually wandering whether there are any other apps which are designed for backing up DWG files?

John Connor Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01.Feb.2011 Location: United States Using: AutoCAD 2018 Status: Offline Points: 7175	Posted: 17.Feb.2011 at 17:49
	One can "over save" too. It is entirely up to the user and what gives him/her the desired comfort level/security they are looking for. Save away.
	"Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>>

HAWDesigner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04.Aug.2008 Location: United States Using: AutoCAD R14, AutoCAD 2009, AutoCAD 2010 Status: Offline Points: 310	Posted: 22.Feb.2011 at 17:10
	I'm with John on this one, but then, I too am on a stand-alone system. If you really need it, there are many programs out there which manage versioning, not just for CAD, but for all files. I think the term is "Subversioning". Tortoise, for one, is really good for that. http://tortoisesvn.tigris.org/ I'm sure you can google the terms or phrases that come to mind and you'll find some good results. Good Luck!!
	-- R. Williams AutoCAD 2010 Certified Professional *<!-- If all else fails hit F1 -->* <<AutoCAD 2009

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