Advanced time-based automatic saving with version management

"Cloud storage already has versioning."
We know. It seems you haven't read the post thoroughly. I think the least you could do is read it before responding or commenting. I specifically mentioned this, knowing that it would be the starting point for many, which obviously isn't the solution but rather an alternative that only works for a few. But I'll write it again, what I've already mentioned once:

Additional Consideration: Limitations of Creative Cloud for AutoSave Feature

While Creative Cloud offers numerous benefits, there are scenarios where it may not be the ideal solution for the AutoSave feature. These scenarios include:

1. Offline Work: Users working without an active internet connection would be unable to utilize cloud-based auto-saving, making a local save option essential.

2. Slow or Limited Internet: In areas with slow or limited internet connectivity, uploading multiple versions to the cloud could be impractical and time-consuming.

3. Traveling Users: For users who frequently travel, reliable internet access might not always be available, necessitating the need for robust offline saving capabilities.

4. Large File Handling: Working with large files, such as high-resolution images or complex graphics, may require faster storage solutions like PCIe SSDs for efficient saving and versioning. Uploading these large files frequently to the cloud could be inefficient and resource-intensive.

5. Storage Concerns: Users might be cautious about uploading numerous versions to the cloud due to storage limits or data privacy concerns. Local saving options provide an alternative for managing large numbers of file versions.

In light of these considerations, it's crucial for the AutoSave feature to offer flexible saving options, accommodating both local and cloud storage, and allowing users to customize their saving preferences based on their specific needs and circumstances.

Cloud storage already has versioning.

What bothers me about any automatic saving is this simple question: save where? This is a recipe for an unholy mess. I certainly don't want anything automatically saved back to the same location - that's most likely not where I intend it to be. Maybe a separate folder on your desktop, where you can see it. Temp directory wouldn't work here - it would fill up people's drives faster than you can say "scratch disk error".

An alternative would be to not initiate until you had already saved it once - but then you're already going with incremental saving and all you need is ctrl+S.

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Additional Consideration: Limitations of Creative Cloud for AutoSave Feature

While Creative Cloud offers numerous benefits, there are scenarios where it may not be the ideal solution for the AutoSave feature. These scenarios include:

1. Offline Work: Users working without an active internet connection would be unable to utilize cloud-based auto-saving, making a local save option essential.

2. Slow or Limited Internet: In areas with slow or limited internet connectivity, uploading multiple versions to the cloud could be impractical and time-consuming.

3. Traveling Users: For users who frequently travel, reliable internet access might not always be available, necessitating the need for robust offline saving capabilities.

4. Large File Handling: Working with large files, such as high-resolution images or complex graphics, may require faster storage solutions like PCIe SSDs for efficient saving and versioning. Uploading these large files frequently to the cloud could be inefficient and resource-intensive.

5. Storage Concerns: Users might be cautious about uploading numerous versions to the cloud due to storage limits or data privacy concerns. Local saving options provide an alternative for managing large numbers of file versions.

In light of these considerations, it's crucial for the AutoSave feature to offer flexible saving options, accommodating both local and cloud storage, and allowing users to customize their saving preferences based on their specific needs and circumstances.