Auto save and auto save settings


 Product:MicroStation
 Version:V8, XM, V8i, CONNECT, 2023
 Environment:N\A
 Area:UI Customization
 Subarea:General

Problem

How to save design file changes automatically?
How to save settings automatically?

Solution

To Enable these in Preferences:

In V8i (Select Series):
1. Go to Workspace > Preferences.
2. Go to the Operation section.
3. Toggle on Save Settings on Exit
4. Toggle on Automatically Save Design Changes

In CONNECT / 2023:
1. Go to File > Settings > User > Preferences
2. Go to the Operation category
3. Toggle on Save Settings on Exit
4. Toggle on Auto-save Design Changes

Note: In instances where working on files across a network drive, it might be advisable to turn off the "Auto-save Design Changes"

See Also

Automatic Back-Up and Save Settings

Quickly Create Backup Copy of Design File

Automatic backup of design (DGN) files

Automatically Create Backup Files When Opening

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 Original Author:Bentley Technical Support Group