Recover after "don't save"

[jankubacka]

Hello there. Please is there any option to recover autosave file if I quitted the ArchiCAD correct way but accidentally I pressed "Do not save". In autosave folder, there is no .fdb file (I assume .fdb file is deleted when AC is shut down propertly).

In Log folder, I see .log file for every oppened instance for about 2 months back. What information is stored in those .log files? Can it be used for recovery?

Thanks

[jared]

So with this we can say that ArchiCAD has "NO" auto save feature.

The logic seems quite flawed, why even save regularly to a location automatically if that save is not kept.

ArchiCAd can be quite buggy on an apple with multiple instances and twice this week have closed files that I was only copying items from only to realise I had closed my main working file without saving. "No worries" archiCAD has an autosave.......

[Barry Kelly]

Why would Archicad save a file that you just clearly said you do not want to save?

You are in complete control.

The more often you save, the less data you can lose.

And if a dialogue pops up asking if you want to save before closing, think to yourself, "did I make any changes that need saving?".

If in doubt cancel and then 'save as' the file, so you will have the original as well as a new copy.

The 'Autosave' feature is only there if you have a program or equipment failure.

You have to manually save the file when you are happy with your progress.

Barry.

[Frillex]

I just did it. First time in 5 years I think. Man it's annoying. 

Why haven't Graphisoft implemented your wish? I'm sure this happens every day all over the world. 

Please Graphisoft! Make a double warning!!

[Lee Hankins]

Hi,

If you can find the wish then vote it up and hopefully it naught be implemented. I’ll have a look on the new system and if it’s gone, I’ll add it again. 

[Frillex]

Unfortunately, I can’t find your wish. But please to let me know if you create a new one.

I could have done it as well, but I think it will carry a bit more weight if you do it.

Thanks 

Felix 

[Lee Hankins]

I’ve just re-created the wish.

https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Wishlist/Double-Warning-when-Selecting-Don-t-Save/idi-p/677360

[jl_lt]

stating the obvious here, but we never rely on the autosave feature of any software, taking an active approach to saving files instead, with multiple versions and backups;     this habit going back to the days of floppiness and moody pcs, where you were always one wrong move away of losing everything.

the modern autosave being a nice feature to recover your very last clicks IF and WHEN it works. If it doesnt, always make sure that the most work you could lose would be 30min at most by implementing the aforementioned active saving habits.

having said that, i agree with everyone: telling archicad you dont want to save a recovered file, intentionally or not, doesnt MEAN you actually want it to delete it PERMANENTLY and inmediately after saying no.    Another case of obedience before convenience

[Frillex]

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[Frillex]

Thank you very much!