Autosave or cache - location if any?

Hi forum,

I've erroneously closed an instance of XWD without saving, while having open multiple instances of XTP and XWD.
So I guess I threw away a deal of work.
This made me look at autosave and cache settings hoping perhaps some cached file would be present somewhere.

I found a tune-up tab in the options where it says cache control and the size allowed. Also the Internet tab allows for setting a Cache Size.

Alas looking in \windows\tmp or %user%\Local Settings I did not find much related to Xara cache files...

Thanks for enlightening me.

Erwin

Hi Erwin,

There is a registry setting which allows backups to be created, but unfortunately you still must save at least once, there is no autosave feature or any way to retrieve a file that was never saved before closing Xtreme.

Amongst many other hidden settings and options, the XaReg utility will allow you to easily enable the .BAK option.

Steve, thanks for your quick reply.
My file has been saved.
It's just the final changes (quite a lot though) that have not been saved.

Does this open any doors?

Thank you,

Erwin

Yes same thing, if you haven't saved your changes before closing the file, then you're out of luck.
The .BAK file feature only saves a copy of the file when you save in Xtreme.
It's a backup only and needs to be enabled before it will function. It is not enabled by default.

Thanks a lot for answering.

Erwin

Sometimes it's possible to get back your drawing from
C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Local Settings\Temp\
folder.
Files are usually have not any extension, and look like "XS~280" (starting from the XS and then some numbers)
Open them with "Open with..." or similar dialog.

Alex you can drag'n'drop those XS~*** temp files directly into Xtreme.

It is possible 'some' of the unsaved 'objects' might be retrievable (clipboard data get's cached there too).

Good suggestion Alex ;)

Thanks a lot for your reactions.
I've managed to recover my files! :-)

Erwin

Erwin

Glad to help )

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Originally Posted by sledger

Alex you can drag'n'drop those XS~*** temp files directly into Xtreme.

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Yes, I completely forgot about DnD )) Much more elegant way.