

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. On macOS, select Edit> Copy from the menu bar, right-click (Control-click) and select Copy from the contextual menu, or press Command + C.On Windows, click the Copy button in the Home ribbon, right-click and select Copy from the contextual menu, or press Ctrl + C.

Copy the selected file or files to the Clipboard:.If you would like to select multiple files, hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard if you're using Windows, or the Command key if you're using a Mac, then click on additional files to add them to your selection.Open the File Explorer in Windows or Finder in macOS, navigate to a file you would like to copy to the system Clipboard, and select it.When copying files associated with Chief Architect or Home Designer, it is important to begin by saving your work and closing out of the software. There are several ways, and all are easy. Regardless of where you choose to save your backed up files, it is helpful to know how to copy and paste files in your operating system's file system.

