Dashboard - Backups
The Backups tab of the Plottr Dashboard provides easy access to previously saved version of your Plottr files. This article explains how it works.
What this Article Covers
Getting Started
When you open the Backups section, you'll see a tab for every date on which you've used Plottr:
By default, Plottr creates a new backup every time you open a file and every time you close it.
When you click on one of these tabs, you'll find earlier versions of your Plottr files, which you can click to open.
The Backup section will point to the saved backup location that you selected. If you had your backups saved elsewhere, then they will not show up under the current list.
Please remember that Backups are read-only and can only be copied, not edited.
Plottr
- Hover over the name of the file that you want to open.
- Select the orange Open Backup button.
- Select the location where you want your file saved. The file will open and will be named “File Name [Backup Date]”.
- Save your file. It will now appear on the Recent Projects list.
Plottr Pro
- Hover over the name of the file that you want to open.
- Select the orange Open Backup button.
- The file will download to your computer (check your Downloads folder). It will be named “File Name [Backup Date]”.
- Open the existing file on the Plottr Dashboard to upload the file to your Pro account.
Search Feature
To utilize the search feature in the backup tab, simply begin typing the name of the project you wish to find in the designated search box. As you type, the system will display various dated folders representing different saved versions of the project, allowing you to easily locate the desired backup.
Common Questions
Where are my backups saved?
- In the Classic version of the application, Plottr backups are saved locally on your computer, at a folder location called "Users > username > Documents > Plottr Backups". This is the default location.
- You can find your Backup Location by opening settings and selecting the Backups tab. At the bottom you will see where your backups are saved and can change the default location.
- If you’re using the Pro version, Plottr backups are saved in the cloud by default.
- You can save local backups on your computer by navigating to Settings > Backups > Save backups to this device as well as in the cloud.
How can I change where my backups are saved?
Plottr
- The location of your backup files can be changed by visiting the Settings tab of the Dashboard and clicking on the Backups option within the navigation menu.
Plottr Pro
- The location of your backup files can be changed by visiting the Settings tab of the Dashboard and clicking on the Backups option within the navigation menu.
- You can select if you want backups saved to your devices as well as in the cloud.
How can I delete my backups?
You can delete local backups by visiting the folder where the backups are saved and manually deleting the files from your computer.