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Backup and history
Backup stores a copy of a project each time it is saved. Each copy is a version, and a project’s versions are its history. It is part of Lumit Pro.
What is backed up
Section titled “What is backed up”- The
.lumproject file, with a picture of the open composition. - Footage, only when the project is packed.
- Between saves, the newest autosave.
- Not a project file over 95 MB.
Without a connection the save waits and is sent later.
The mark on the bottom strip
Section titled “The mark on the bottom strip”Beside Saved, a mark shows the backup of the open project. Press it to open Project history.
| Mark | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Tick | Backed up. |
| Ring | Backing up. |
| Loop | Waiting to back up. |
| Warning | Not backed up. |
| Arrow down | Another device has saved a newer version. |
Project history
Section titled “Project history”File ▸ Project history… lists the versions of the open project, newest first. All and Named filter the list, and Changed lists what changed in the chosen version.
| Action | How |
|---|---|
| Open a version as a copy | Open a copy. It is saved beside the project file. |
| Bring one composition back | Bring a composition back…, choose it, then Bring back. |
| Put a version back | Put back. Unsaved changes are saved as a version first. |
| Name a version | The … on its row: Name this version… |
| Remove a name | The … on its row: Remove name |
| Save and name in one go | File ▸ Save a version…, Ctrl+Alt+S by default. |
| Delete a version | The … on its row: Delete version… |
| Back up again | Back up now |
| Free up storage | Free up space… |
| Open a newer version from another device | Open that version… |
| Keep the project out of backup | Switch off Back up this project. |
| Key | Does |
|---|---|
Up, Down | Chooses the version above or below. |
Page Up, Page Down | Chooses the version a screen above or below. |
Home, End | Chooses the newest or the oldest version. |
Right, Left | Opens or folds a row of autosaves. |
Enter | Put back |
Esc | Closes the window. |
Which versions are kept
Section titled “Which versions are kept”A version with a name is kept, and so is the newest. The others are thinned as they age.
| Age | Kept |
|---|---|
| Up to 7 days | Every version. |
| 7 to 90 days | The last version of each day. |
| Over 90 days | The last version of each week. |
Autosaves are thinned sooner.
| Age | Kept |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 day | Every autosave. |
| 1 to 7 days | The last autosave of each hour. |
| Over 7 days | As any other version. |
Open from backup
Section titled “Open from backup”File ▸ Open from backup… shows every backed-up project, most recently saved first, and how much storage is used. Previews and footage kept online use the same storage.
| Action | How |
|---|---|
| Open a project | Click its card. |
| See another project’s history | The … on its card: Project history… |
| Rename a project in backup | The … on its card: Rename… |
| Delete a project from backup | The … on its card: Delete from backup… The file on the device stays. |
A project that is not on the device is downloaded to a folder you choose. When footage is missing, the bottom strip says how many files. Press the notice to relink them.
On another device
Section titled “On another device”Open the project from backup to carry on the same history. When another device has saved a newer version, the bottom strip says so, and Open that version… takes it.
Settings
Section titled “Settings”Settings ▸ Account ▸ Back up projects when they are saved turns backup off for the profile on that device. Storage shows how much is used.