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Try this! Files saved in JAN format are automatically
compressed when saved and decompressed when
re-opened. This reduces the storage space required,
and makes it possible to save large files for sending as
email attachments.
Setting automatic save options
Select Setup > Work Environment to set automatic save
options.
Save your work automatically at regular intervals
using Auto Save to protect you from losing work
in the event of hardware or software failure. See
also Problem recovering design files from backup
folder.
To set automatic save options
1 Select Setup > Work Environment.
The Work Environment > Display dialog opens.
2 Select the Autosave tab.
Select
Autosave
3 Select the Auto Save Design Every checkbox.
4 Enter the auto-save frequency in the Minutes field.
The design will be saved in the BACKUP folder of your
JANOME Embroidery Software installation. It will have
the same name as the original file with the extension
BAK.
Warning Backup files remain in the Backup folder
until you delete them. To prevent the folder from using
too much hard disk space, delete unwanted files
regularly.
5 Click OK.
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