
A great way to do this is to use the Backup Entire Plan/Layout tool in the program so that all associated files, including those that have been imported, are backed up to a single folder. When backing up plans and layouts, it is important that these referenced files be included.

Plan and layout files often reference a variety of other files such as images and PDFs.


Toolbars, Hotkeys, Templates, and other user data.You can back up some or all of them, depending on your needs: There are a number of different Chief Architect/Home Designer files that you may want to back up. Copying files to an online storage site or have your backup service do it for you.Copying files to a server or other location on your network.Copying files to a removable storage device such as a USB flash drive or external drive.

For information about restoring backed up Chief Architect/Home Designer data or migrating it to a new computer, see KB-00091: Restoring Chief Architect Contentįor safety's sake, it is best to use a strategy that utilizes a backup location somewhere other than your local computer.
