HFSS15: Saving Project Data Automatically

HFSS stores recent actions you performed on the active project in an auto-save file in case a sudden workstation crash or other unexpected problem occurs. The auto-save file is stored in the same directory as the project file and is named Projectn.hfss.auto by default, where n is the order in which the project was added to the current session. HFSS automatically saves all data for the project to the auto-save file, except solution data. By default, HFSS automatically saves project data after every 10 edits. An "edit" is any action you performed which changes data in the project or the design, including actions associated with project management, model creation, and solution analysis.

With auto-save activated, after a problem occurs, you may be able to choose to re-open the original
project file (Projectn.hfss), in an effort to recover the solution data, or open the auto-save file. If the original file is not available, attempting to open the file provides a message that the autosave is being used. If neither file is available, an error message is displayed.

To modify the auto-save settings:

1. Click Tools > Options>General Options.

The Options dialog box appears.

2. Under the Project Options tab, verify that Do Autosave is selected.

This option is selected by default.

3. In the Autosave interval box, enter the number of edits that you want to occur between
automatic saves. By default, this option is set at 10.

4. Click OK to apply the specified auto-save settings.

Once the specified number of edits is carried out, a "model-only" save will occur. This means that HFSS or HFSS-IE does not save solutions data or clear any undo/redo history.

When HFSS or HFSS-IE auto-saves, an ".auto" extension is appended to the original project file name. For example, "Project1.hfss" will automatically be saved as "Project1.hfss.auto".