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well, I'd rather keep with the system as we have it. The backup files are saved to the server which is backed up in turn. Most offices must have drawing naming procedures that are similar, we can hardly be the only place. Plus most places would have drawing filing and back up systems like us. I'd rather VW at least would allow you to define what way the back up files are named.

I think I've figured out the reason VW cannot back up. Our file names typically contain a 4-digit job number-drawing type ref. - drawing number and revision number . eg. 0244-AA-001-B. When VW backs up the file it amends the file name to include 'backup-20080116142804'. (i.e a back up created on the 16/01/2008 at 14h28m04sec!) Obviously this makes the file name far too long and it cannot be saved to the server. When I made files simply called 'PLANS' for example, the backup worked perfectly. I've looked in the autosave preferences, but cannot find a way to amend how the file is named when backed-up. Is there a patch for this, I dont see our drawing numbering system being changed to suit VW....

The backup problem is now happening to several people in the office. VW08 also seems to be crashing alot for some people.

not sure who the question is to? but I am using OS 10.4.11 and VW08 build 82613

yes, having same issue. In fact alot of the functions seem to be working slower than they were in VW12. I noticed the file size increased when converted to the new version, not all that much mind, and not enough to explain the slowing down. Maybe your settings are different, quartz imaging might be on and slowing down the file?

Anyone else experiencing this problem? One of the others in the office has located some of the backup files in the user folder on the hard-drive, despite the preference being set to save the backup in same location as original file, i.e in same folder on the server. Would a re-install help?

I did a save-as, but had the same problem and error message! help!

you mean, do a save-as of the file and then the back up function works ok? I'll try that. Thanks for the tip. Its fairly annoying though, and a little worrying, I know I got some file corruptions etc when changing from 11 to 12.

Just changed over to VW2008 from VW12 I have set my preferences as previously; autosave every 15mins>confirmation before>create backup folder in same location as original file. However, I am getting a message error when I confirm create backup Internal Error - failure encountered during disk I/O operation (Failure on attempt to open file I am working on a MAC G5 OS X Version 10.4.11 (I have done software update), but saving to a Server. Another small query is the increased file size after conversion from VW12, any hints? Thanks people