Creating a Snapshot

A snapshot is an electrical project backup done at a special time, such as a new revision index creation. The snapshot offers the possibility to restore an old version of the electrical project, it must not be confused with the electrical project archive.

  • In the Snapshot management, click Take snapshot
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  • From the menu, click Process > Take snapshot .
  • In a dockable panel, right-click an electrical project and click Take snapshot
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An option dialog box opens asking you if you want to update the report and terminal strip drawings (according to the electrical project configuration settings).
  • Update drawings: The report, design rule, and terminal strip drawings are not updated and the command runs.
  • Cancel: The command stops and drawings are not updated.
The creation of a snapshot is automatic when you create a new revision index and if you have activated the option When book revision is verified. It is also automatic when you activate the option After a period of (days). In these cases, a message box opens allowing you to create the snapshot.The Snapshot properties dialog box opens allowing you to manage specific information about the snapshot.