Old Versions save when project file is set to 0

[todd_cannon]

So, we are using IV 2018.2 and I have just noticed that our OldVersions folders are saving files even though the project file options for "old versions to keep on save" is set to "0". We have a nightly server backup so, we don't need to save the old versions. Has anyone else seen this behavior? Really caught me by surprise. It didn't used to do that, at least I thought.

Thanks in advance,

Todd

[Cadmanto]

Todd,

That is bizarre.  Sure it is not accessing a different project file?

Also, you did type "0" and not "O". 

Windows 10 x64 -16GB Ram
Intel i7-6700 @ 3.41ghz
nVidia GTS 250 - 1 GB
Inventor Pro 2018

[todd_cannon]

Thanks Scott,

Multiple users on a single project, pretty sure everyone is using the same project file. I checked with my cohorts. The setting looks like a 0 to me...I attached an image just in case.

Todd

[blair · Accepted solution]

Odd, check in the parts/assemblies iProperties that the status is set to "Released" from "Work in Progress". Then in windows explorer, RMB on your work directory to bring up it's properties. You will find the "Purge" function, selecting this will then clean up your Old-Versions folders.

If the part still has a "Work in Progress" status, Inventor will still keep old functions. 

[todd_cannon]

Thanks Blair,

I checked and the files are set to Released. The purge will help me clean up the files but, every time someone saves after that, more files will be created. I'm trying to figure out why. I was looking for a way to embed the image but couldn't figure it out. I guess I could use some help there as well.

Thanks,

Todd

[todd_cannon]

Ooops, did some more checking and found a file set to work in progress. I guess I'll have to do some more investigation...

Todd

[mcgyvr]

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@todd_cannon wrote:

. I was looking for a way to embed the image but couldn't figure it out. I guess I could use some help there as well.

Thanks,

Todd

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You said "pretty sure everyone is using the same project"..

A quick test is to simply see if the old versions are being created when you save a document..

If not move onto the next user and rinse/repeat until the problematic user is found..

As for images...

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[Frederick_Law]

Even with backup, oldversion is still a good idea.

I use 5 versions of oldversion, daily backup to local drive and weekly backup to server.

Oldversion allow recover recent user mistakes.

Daily bring back yesterday.

Just set backup to ignore OldVersion folders.

[todd_cannon]

I ran a test and confirmed that the "work in progress" status was causing the oldversions. Thanks!

Cheers,

Todd