# \#filesave

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## [Overwriting a .3dm file (Ctrl+S) results in an empty NTFS ACL](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/overwriting-a-3dm-file-ctrl-s-results-in-an-empty-ntfs-acl/221930)

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**Author:** [@Ludwig\_Ebert1](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Ludwig_Ebert1)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 9:02am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/overwriting-a-3dm-file-ctrl-s-results-in-an-empty-ntfs-acl/221930 "2026-08-19T09:02:23Z")

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Rhino version: 8 SR34 (8.34.26223.11001, 2026-08-11), Windows\*\* Summary:\*\* When overwriting an existing .3dm file, Rhino writes the new file with an empty DACL (not a NULL DACL — an explicitly empty access control list…

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## [Closed document with Block Editor still open, now file is blank!](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/closed-document-with-block-editor-still-open-now-file-is-blank/172925)

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**Author:** [@Joni\_Zajmi](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Joni_Zajmi)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 9:02am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/closed-document-with-block-editor-still-open-now-file-is-blank/172925 "2026-06-17T09:02:07Z")

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Hello guys, So I closed a Rhino 7 file while still in Block Editor, saved the file. Now that I open it again, it is still in Block Editor, but after I close the editor there is nothing in the file. I cant select, unhide…

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## [Slow network save](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/slow-network-save/218187)

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**Author:** [@erik.tukker](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/erik.tukker)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/slow-network-save/218187 "2026-04-20T15:43:24Z")

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We are experiencing major issues when using Rhino in combination with our network. We hope you can help us resolve this, as an enormous amount of time (and therefore productivity) is being lost due to waiting times. O…

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## [Rhino 8 + V-Ray: textures duplicated / embedded on save very large files](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-8-v-ray-textures-duplicated-embedded-on-save-very-large-files/214419)

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**Author:** [@user2745](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/user2745)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 9:44am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-8-v-ray-textures-duplicated-embedded-on-save-very-large-files/214419 "2026-01-16T09:44:25Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m working with Rhino 8 + V-Ray and using V-Ray Generic materials with external textures (albedo, bump, normal, HDRI) that are correctly linked from a project textures folder. What I observe is: Rhino …

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## [SetUserString() call on On\_BrepEdge not being saved to 3dm file](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/setuserstring-call-on-on-brepedge-not-being-saved-to-3dm-file/211915)

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**Author:** [@Michael\_Farrell](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Michael_Farrell)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 6:01pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/setuserstring-call-on-on-brepedge-not-being-saved-to-3dm-file/211915 "2025-11-04T18:01:39Z")

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So i’m setting some data via SetUserString() on a brep edge that is then saved to a 3dm file like so sorry for the formatting, i can’t figure out your forum’s codeblock syntax ONX\_Model model; ON\_TextLog errorL…

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## [Wish: 3dm file compression](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/wish-3dm-file-compression/210365)

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**Author:** [@Christopher\_Savage](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Christopher_Savage)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 11:51pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/wish-3dm-file-compression/210365 "2025-10-06T23:51:40Z")

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I would love to see an option for saving 3dm files in a compressed format (.3dmz?), which may be as simple as reading/writing the file through zip or gzip via C#. I find that putting a 3dm file into a zip file is usually…

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## [File saving problem](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/file-saving-problem/210208)

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**Author:** [@Charles\_THIERRY\_DE\_V](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Charles_THIERRY_DE_V)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 9:04am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/file-saving-problem/210208 "2025-09-26T09:04:53Z")

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Rhino file saving isn’t working on my server. Only incremental saving works. What could be the problem and how can I fix it?

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## [Incremental Save - Developers to add time interval and automation](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/incremental-save-developers-to-add-time-interval-and-automation/197081)

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**Author:** [@Zachary\_Alderman](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Zachary_Alderman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2024, 11:49am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/incremental-save-developers-to-add-time-interval-and-automation/197081 "2024-12-29T11:49:49Z")

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Hi, If it is not too much work, would it be possible for the developers to add a time interval to incremental save and the option to leave it running automatically? This would be the next best thing to Fusion 360s timel…

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## [3dm files on SharePoint/OneDrive](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/3dm-files-on-sharepoint-onedrive/157991)

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**Author:** [@valentin.belets](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/valentin.belets)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/3dm-files-on-sharepoint-onedrive/157991 "2024-12-17T18:16:01Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m using OneDrive Desktop app for Syncing and SharePoint/OneDrive for storing 3dm and gh files. When I’m working off a synced folder, gh files do have version history when I save them. However, 3dm files …

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## [Preventing the Grasshopper multisave dialog from appearing on Rhino Close](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/preventing-the-grasshopper-multisave-dialog-from-appearing-on-rhino-close/52058)

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**Author:** [@marcsyp](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/marcsyp)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 12:40pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/preventing-the-grasshopper-multisave-dialog-from-appearing-on-rhino-close/52058 "2024-06-25T12:40:03Z")

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I have a definition that is entirely user-facing and doesn’t require any GH manipulation whatsoever. That said, the file modifies itself on a regular basis – and therefore causes the Modified flag to be set on the file,…

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## [Can't Open Rhino 7 File Created with Rhino 8 WIP](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/cant-open-rhino-7-file-created-with-rhino-8-wip/155011)

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**Author:** [@JVN](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/JVN)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/cant-open-rhino-7-file-created-with-rhino-8-wip/155011 "2024-06-17T13:55:41Z")

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I’m having some ugly display issues with the latest WIP so I saved as a Rhino 7 file to get around it, but I’m getting an error when opening the file in Rhino 7: “The model named \_\_\_ was created by Rhino 8. This model ca…

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## [Rhino freeze when trying save material as a .rmtl file](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-freeze-when-trying-save-material-as-a-rmtl-file/182988)

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**Author:** [@Sem\_Sloan](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Sem_Sloan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 11:30am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-freeze-when-trying-save-material-as-a-rmtl-file/182988 "2024-05-29T11:30:37Z")

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I have a freeze with Rhino when trying to save material as a .rmtl file. Steps to reproduce the issue: Create any rhino material Click RMB on it and choose in the drop box menu “Save to File…” Chose place to save and …

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## [Viewport save misses some elements](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/viewport-save-misses-some-elements/181272)

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**Author:** [@banati.bodo](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/banati.bodo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 9:51am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/viewport-save-misses-some-elements/181272 "2024-05-02T09:51:58Z")

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Hi all, I’ve got a weird problem with Viewport save. I’m animating a mass number of drawings, and while the viewport, and the animated bmp seems fine, the viewport save generated file seems to miss some elements. I wou…

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## [Saving file (Embedded folder)](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/saving-file-embedded-folder/179270)

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**Author:** [@Frisch86](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Frisch86)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 8:03am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/saving-file-embedded-folder/179270 "2024-04-03T08:03:27Z")

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Hi, we just upgradede from Rhino 7 to Rhino 8. but we are having a few problems. The file we save keeps selecting save texture and or plugins when saving files, this did not hapend with Rhino 7. Also i experience t…

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## [Licence autosave](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/licence-autosave/178798)

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**Author:** [@Frank\_McGuire](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Frank_McGuire)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 2:19am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/licence-autosave/178798 "2024-03-27T02:19:11Z")

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I have a file I made on a unlicenced version of rhino. I have now activated my schools zoo licence, however I can’t seem to find a way to move my model across. Is it possible to just quit and open it as an autosave with …

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## [Set View keeps changing](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/set-view-keeps-changing/168509)

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**Author:** [@TanadAa](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/TanadAa)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2024, 10:38pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/set-view-keeps-changing/168509 "2024-03-20T22:38:15Z")

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Hi, Just switched from mac to windows and loving the extra viewports I can add, I saved a template file so that i can import same viewport layout for each project I am working on. Problem I am having is the viewports s…

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## [Default saving mode in earlier version of Rhino](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/default-saving-mode-in-earlier-version-of-rhino/171309)

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**Author:** [@Ionut\_Popa](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Ionut_Popa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 11:31am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/default-saving-mode-in-earlier-version-of-rhino/171309 "2023-12-12T11:31:05Z")

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Hello, I would like to ask if there is a way to set up the default saving mode to an earlier version of Rhino. Some of the collaborators working on the same project use Rhino 8 while others Rhino 7 but we would like to a…

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## [How does Save() function work?](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-does-save-function-work/168362)

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**Author:** [@Jaume\_Sagues](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Jaume_Sagues)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 3:21pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-does-save-function-work/168362 "2023-11-02T15:21:42Z")

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I am developing a function like this: private Result SaveGeometryRhino(RhinoDoc doc, ref string ig\_file\_name) { if (doc.Modified) { if (string.IsNullOrEmp…

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## [Uncheck '.BAK' creation via Rhinoscript](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/uncheck-bak-creation-via-rhinoscript/166955)

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**Author:** [@Sam3](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Sam3)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/uncheck-bak-creation-via-rhinoscript/166955 "2023-10-25T21:23:20Z")

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When saving to a synched folder form the cloud, the ‘.bak’ file that gets created holds onto the checkout controls rather than the saved file. To get around this, we are making our standard to deselect the “Create backup…

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## [Save reminder button for Rhino 8](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/save-reminder-button-for-rhino-8/165982)

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**Author:** [@Kalpit\_3d](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Kalpit_3d)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 10:34pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/save-reminder-button-for-rhino-8/165982 "2023-09-20T22:34:04Z")

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Here i suggested some icons which can be utilized for save reminder and i think it will help to develop habit of saving file after regular interval. As we are well familiarized with the charging battery which trigger our…

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## [Icloud sync issues](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/icloud-sync-issues/152271)

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**Author:** [@Josh\_Atac-Hornby](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Josh_Atac-Hornby)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2022, 12:26pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/icloud-sync-issues/152271 "2022-12-18T12:26:46Z")

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I have been working on a model of the Sutton Hoo helmet in my spare time, and I get the following error message. The document “helmet.3dm” could not be opened. Rhinoceros cannot open files in the “iCloud synchronizati…

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## [Is there a setting for multiple autosaves files or autosave history?](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/is-there-a-setting-for-multiple-autosaves-files-or-autosave-history/141812)

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**Author:** [@francisco.l](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/francisco.l)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/is-there-a-setting-for-multiple-autosaves-files-or-autosave-history/141812 "2022-04-28T22:50:42Z")

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Hello, I had a problem today where the computer shutdown during an autosave and both my original file and the autosave file got corrupted and irrecuperable, I was wondering if there’s a second location or history of thos…

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## [Rhino draco compressed mesh to .obj](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-draco-compressed-mesh-to-obj/131716)

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**Author:** [@erikforsberg95](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/erikforsberg95)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 12:30pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-draco-compressed-mesh-to-obj/131716 "2021-11-22T12:30:04Z")

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Hi all, I’m trying to find a way of convering a draco compressed rhino mesh to an .obj model. I’ve havd a look at the google node module found for draco encoding/decoding found here here, bur I can’t figure out if this …

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## [Rhino Mac Version History Missing](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-mac-version-history-missing/132202)

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**Author:** [@ddaniel187](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/ddaniel187)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 6:05pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-mac-version-history-missing/132202 "2021-10-28T18:05:27Z")

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Hi there, Regular Windows Rhino here on Mac today. Unfortunately I’ve just suffer a crash which has cost me an hour or two’s worth of work. I read the guide re: the differences between the way that auto-save works on …

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## [RhinoCommon SaveAs works like export](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhinocommon-saveas-works-like-export/122304)

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**Author:** [@MichaelJoseph](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/MichaelJoseph)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 5:26pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhinocommon-saveas-works-like-export/122304 "2021-04-27T17:26:50Z")

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Hi All, I have a question regarding the RhinoDoc.SaveAs method. Typically when using save as, you continue in the newly saved file. However when calling this method you remain in the “old” file. (its kind of like des…

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## [Files gone, asking for license?](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/files-gone-asking-for-license/122419)

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**Author:** [@anna.dahlback](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/anna.dahlback)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2021, 1:29pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/files-gone-asking-for-license/122419 "2021-04-15T13:29:56Z")

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Hi, Rhino 6 is really not cooperating with me at the moment. This morning I got this window popped up in my view as I tried to open a rhino file, which I had saved on the desktop, closed rhino, and closed the comput…

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## [Rhino 7 crashes when saving](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-7-crashes-when-saving/116276)

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**Author:** [@rhinouser01](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/rhinouser01)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 8:24am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-7-crashes-when-saving/116276 "2021-01-20T08:24:32Z")

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Hi Rhino team, Having issues with Rhino 7 after just upgrading from Rhino 6. I’ve been having file crashes when saving a file. I thought it might just be because of file size (over 1GB) but other users in the office are…

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## [Saved Rhino Files Missing](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/saved-rhino-files-missing/111070)

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**Author:** [@bhchristophe](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/bhchristophe)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 1:32pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/saved-rhino-files-missing/111070 "2020-10-28T13:32:54Z")

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i saved my rhino models but when i open rhino only one of them is shown in the menu. The lost ones are shown when i long click on the icon but when i click to open them, nothing happens. When i click on windows, I can se…

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## [Possible to disable "Create Backup (\*.\*BAK) files when saving](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/possible-to-disable-create-backup-bak-files-when-saving/105764)

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**Author:** [@JNICKELL](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/JNICKELL)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 5:07pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/possible-to-disable-create-backup-bak-files-when-saving/105764 "2020-07-16T17:07:25Z")

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If you’re in an environment that already handles versioning of files, the way that Rhino handles saving a backup file can result in a file’s version history being located in the ‘backup’ file, rather than with the source…

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## [Scaling in file changes ability to extrude curves and cap extrusions](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/scaling-in-file-changes-ability-to-extrude-curves-and-cap-extrusions/102269)

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**Author:** [@ca.hutchings](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/ca.hutchings)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 1:59pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/scaling-in-file-changes-ability-to-extrude-curves-and-cap-extrusions/102269 "2020-05-17T13:59:44Z")

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Hi there, I’m relatively new to Rhino so please bear with me, I don’t understand a lot of the Jargon! I imported a timber mouldings pdf into a new rhino file. All of the closed curves extrudecrv/sweep1 and cap without …

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