Program options - Files

Files tab of the Program options dialog

Backup

DesignBuilder will by default make automatic backups of your current working file. Check the Automatic backup option box and select a backup interval to enable this option.

DesignBuilder copies the auto backup file to the Backup folder below DesignBuilder Data folder.

See also Data recovery.

Note: DesignBuilder keeps files in the Backup folder for up to 30 days and removes old backups each time the program is run.

Saved Models

Save DesignBuilder library data to models

Warning: Switching this option on causes the entire DesignBuilder library to be stored in every dsb model file that you save. This will cause dsb files to become larger than they need to be.This option should normally be switched off. You should only switch it on if advised to do so by DesignBuilder Support.

Default folders

DesignBuilder stores the most recently used folders for:

• Data file storage - default folder for .dsb .skh and .ddf exports.
• Picture file export - default folder for pictures and movie exports.
• Report file export
• DXF file import/export

You can edit these default folders on this tab.