Product(s):	OpenBuildings Designer
	Version(s):	CONNECT Edition
	Area:	General

Background
How to modify Auto-save for DGN files in OpenBuildings Designer.

Steps to Accomplish

1. From the backstage choose File > Settings > Configuration > Configuration Variables:
   
   
   
   
2. Search for the configuration variable: MS_DGNAUTOSAVE
   
   
   

            Now define the value as desired, which determines the save frequency in seconds. For example, if set to 2 (default) an auto-save will occur when there is no user activity for about 2 seconds.

Note(s):
For disabling the Auto-save one can follow any of the below options:

Option 1:

If the variable MS_DGNAUTOSAVE set to 0, auto-save will be disabled.

Option 2:

1. From backstage choose Settings > User > Preferences:

    

2. From the Operation category un-check Auto-save Design Changes - auto-save will be disabled.

    

Option 3:

1. Manually edit the .ucf, .pcf or standards.cfg files

2. Add the line: MS_DGNAUTOSAVE = 0

3. Save the file

4. Restart OpenBuildings Designer