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Hi,
This is my first time working with indesign.
Im currently working on a relativly large project. Is it better to save my file to the cloud or on my computer?
Thank you for any help!
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Hi @teoMateo,
Welcome to InDesign!
For a large project, it's generally safer to save your work locally on your computer to avoid any potential syncing issues or slowdowns with cloud storage. Once you're done with a session, you can back up the file to the cloud for extra security.
Let me know if you need more help! 😊
Thanks,
Abhishek Rao
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Hi @Abhishek Rao
Thank you for your help! How do I do this "nce you're done with a session, you can back up the file to the cloud for extra security. "?
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Here's the revised guidance incorporating the additional point about saving directly to Adobe Creative Cloud:
Hi @teoMateo,
You're welcome! You can back up your file to the cloud once you're done working:
Make sure your InDesign file is saved on your computer first:
Depending on your preferred cloud service, follow these steps:
Adobe Creative Cloud:
Google Drive / OneDrive / Dropbox:
Let me know if you need more details or help with a specific service! 😊
Thanks,
Abhishek Rao
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Thank you very much for your help!
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How do I do this "nce you're done with a session, you can back up the file to the cloud for extra security. "?
By @teoMateo
Just in case: regardless of your plans to do manual backups to a cloud service at some point, make sure you're running an incremental backup system at all times while you're working on your project. Time Machine on Mac, or a similar solution for Mac or Windows.
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How would I set this up?
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How would I set this up?
By @teoMateo
Just in case: are you referring to my post regarding an incremental backup system? If so then what's your operation system? Also, keep in mind @BobLevine's suggestion to work in Dropbox/OneDrive.
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Yes, Im reffering to the incremental backup. Im on mac.
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Yes, Im reffering to the incremental backup. Im on mac.
By @teoMateo
Then first you'll need an external drive where the backups will be stored. Make sure it's large enough so it can hold at least a month of backups. Doesn't have to be SSD, HDD is fine for this purpose. Then open Time Machine settings in System Settings > General and follow the instructions.
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Thanks!
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In adition to the other useful advise offered, I suggest if you're working on a document for a long time, you save it as an IDML document so as to clear out the crud that builds up and that can cause a document corruption.
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Working in a Dropbox or OneDrive folder carries all the benefits of working locally along with having a full back with version control. That is my recommended workflow and has been for many years.