Putting .bak in the cloud for access to AutoCAD Architecture files

[Anonymous]

I used to think there was no reason to have the .bak anywhere except in the same folder as the .dwg files; however, I have started putting them in the cloud.  I work on a personal computer as a sole proprietor architect.  I don't have fancy systems or back-ups.  Having the .dwg on my computer and having the .bak in the cloud helps protect me in case of hardware, power, internet loss, fire, etc.  That's pretty legitimate to me.

@Anonymous for clarity T.Dame edited the original subject: I have started putting .bak in the cloud

[dbroad · Accepted solution]

Put a second copy of the dwg on the cloud rather than bak files.  Putting only bak files in the cloud means none of your cloud data is up-to-date. I just back-up the entire folder rather than cherry picking filetypes.

[pendean · Accepted solution]

Looks like you are ready to automate your AutoCAD beyond OOTB abilities for alternate save locations. Here is a simple LISP code to do just that (change the alt location to suit your needs)

(defun c:altsave (/ fname i ln lc j)
(setq fname (getvar "dwgname")) (setq ln (strlen fname)) (setq i 1) (setq lc 0)
(setq DGNM (getvar "DWGNAME"))
(while (<= i ln) (progn 
(if (= (substr fname i 1) "\\") (setq lc i))
(if (= (substr fname i 1) ":") (setq lc i))
(setq i (+ i 1))))
(setq j (- ln lc)) (setq lc (+ lc 1))
(setq fname (substr fname lc j))
;
;CHANGE FOLDER LOCATION BELOW
(setq Dname (strcat "C:/MYSPECIALFOLDERNAMEHERE/" fname))
;
(command "isavepercent" "0" "qsave" "save" Dname "y")
);end

[Victoria.Studley]

Hi @Anonymous,

I'm just checking in to see if you need more help with this. Did @dbroad and @pendean's posts help you?

If so, please click Accept Solution on the posts that helped you so others in the community can find them easily.