I. Introduction.
Adobe Illustrator (AI) is a software widely used in the vector graphic design and printing industries. In the process of use, designers may encounter various unexpected situations, such as software crashes, system failures, or misoperations, resulting in the loss of unsaved data. To reduce the risk of data loss, Adobe Illustrator provides an "Auto-Recovery" feature and a backup file mechanism. This article will take a closer look at these two data recovery methods and how to ensure that you save regularly at work and set the auto-save interval reasonably.
2. Automatic recovery function.
Auto-recovery is a very useful data protection mechanism in Adobe Illustrator. When the user enables this feature, the software will automatically save the user's operation history in the background. In the event of an unexpected situation, such as a software crash or system failure, users can restore to the state of the most recent auto-save through the auto-recovery function, thus avoiding data loss.
Enable the auto-recovery feature.
To use the auto-recovery feature, you first need to make sure that you have enabled this option in Adobe Illustrator. Here's how:
1) Launch the Adobe Illustrator software and make sure you have updated to the latest version.
2) In the menu bar, select "Edit" > "Preferences" > "File Handling & Clipboard".
3) In the popping up dialog box, find the "Auto Recovery" option.
4) Tick the "Enable auto-recovery" checkbox and set the time interval for auto-recovery. It is recommended to set the time interval to 5-10 minutes to ensure that the data can be recovered in time in case of unexpected situations.
Automate recovery operations.
Once the auto-restore feature is enabled, Adobe Illustrator will automatically save the user's action history in the background. When a software crash or system failure results in data loss, users can take the following steps for automatic recovery:
1) Restart your Adobe Illustrator software.
2) During the boot process, the software will automatically detect if there are unsaved auto-recovery files or not. If present, the software will display a prompt box asking the user if they want to recover the files.
3) Click the "Recover" button and the software will restore to the state of the last auto-save. Users can continue their previous work without worrying about data loss.
3. Find the backup file.
In addition to the auto-recovery feature, Adobe Illustrator also provides a backup file mechanism. When a user saves a file in the software, the software automatically creates a backup file with the file name "Original File Name." ai~”。This backup file is in the same folder as the original file. If the original file is lost or corrupted for some reason, users can recover the data by looking for the backup file. Here's how:
Search for the AI-saved backup file on your computer. These files are usually located in the same folder as the original file, with the file name "ai".
Change the extension of the backup file from "."ai "changed to".AI" to open with Adobe Illustrator. It should be noted that the file name of the backup file is the same as the original file, but the extension is different. So, make sure you don't overwrite the original file when changing the extension.
Open the backup file with AI, check the file integrity, and save it as a new file. This way, users will be able to recover lost data from backup files.
Fourth, ensure regular storage and reasonable setting of automatic saving intervals.
While the auto-recovery feature and backup file mechanism can reduce the risk of data loss, users still need to develop good file management Xi and save important files regularly. At the same time, it is also important to set the autosave interval appropriately. Auto-saves that are too frequent can affect software performance, while longer intervals can lead to data loss. It is recommended to set the autosave interval to an appropriate value based on the trade-off between computer performance and the demands of the job. For example, when making an important design, you can set the autosave interval to 5 minutes;And when carrying out general work, the interval can be appropriately extended. This protects data without having too much impact on software performance. In addition, for very important files, it is recommended to manually take regular backups and store them in different locations to prevent the increased risk of data loss due to unexpected situations.