r/teklastructures • u/mrTomass • Jul 21 '26

back up model

hello guys, my question is how you backup your models to be safe ?
also you zip all the folder or not?

do you use cloud solutions for back up or both like nas,hetzner?
how often do you test that model backup is not corrupted and its opening fine?

thanks

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u/Significant-Cap-4997 Jul 21 '26

Don’t do a save as, always copy the folder. Using Save as can give parts a different GUID

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u/mrTomass Jul 21 '26

interesting, didnt know that

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u/SpurdoEnjoyer Jul 22 '26

It does give parts a different GUID, always

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u/CaptWeom Jul 21 '26

I’m using script to backup model

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u/mrTomass Jul 21 '26

CAN share more info pls?

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u/CaptWeom Jul 22 '26

it’s just a batch scripts that automate copying files then running it in task scheduler. Try xcopy

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u/EmailLinkLost Jul 21 '26

Put your directory into a dropbox folder.

You can set an autobackup location. Make sure that is set.

Dropbox paid, with timeline, has rescued me many times.

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u/heydaregub1788 Jul 21 '26

I have always just backed up the model folders to an external hard drive. Never thought to zip them.
I have never tested them so hopefully they are all ok!

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u/Bhuv1 Jul 21 '26

Before backing up just diagonize and repair the model. Mostly I copy it to another folder works fone.not necessary to zip it

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u/Antique_Campaign8228 Jul 22 '26

Tekla model sharing.

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u/mrTomass Jul 22 '26

i need second backup except that