Store Project Archive


Function


This command creates an archive of the current project. The archive contains the drawing file (.dwg) and all the associated data file such as the surfaces and layer target definitions. This archive can be used as a backup for the project or as a way to transfer the project to another computer. The format of the archive file is a standard .zip file which can be used by WinZip.

When this command is run, the program will ask for a file name of the archive to create. Enter a name and pick the Save button. The number of files stored to the archive is reported at the command line.

Prerequisite: an active Takeoff project

Keyboard Command:  zip_project