AGi32 has a built-in recovery system to keep you working with a minimum of lost data if your computer system crashes while you are working.
When a file is saved, AGi32 automatically organizes and compresses the current working file. The newly cleaned up working file is then copied as the job file. If the job file has been previously saved, it is saved as a backup copy (with the extension .BAK) before being overwritten with the new data.
By keeping a copy of your job file current to the last completed command, AGi32 needs only modify your actual job when you save it. Therefore, if your computer crashes while working on a job file, you have three levels of backup:
- The saved job file which is current to the last save. This is your best option for recovery.
- The backup file which is current to the previous save. Backup files (.BAK) are saved in the same location as the job file and can be opened using the File-Open command. Simply change the 'Files of type' to AGi32 Backup Files (*.BAK) and select the appropriate file.
- The temporary working file which is current to the last command completed. The temporary working file is constantly accessed while in AGi32 and, consequently, can easily become corrupt if the program crashes while writing data to the file. Using a temporary working file to recover data should only be done as a last resort!
Using Temporary Working Files
Temporary working files are stored in the Working folder (default location is C:\Documents and Settings\<Username>\AppData\Local\AGI32\Working folder). The Local Settings folder and those below it in the folder tree may be hidden on your computer. If they are not visible, in Windows Explorer folder view, select Folder Options from the Tools menu, then select the View tab. Select the option to show Hidden Files and Folders.
Working files can be opened just like any other job file. Look for the filename that you were working on as the beginning of a longer filename. Your filename will be followed by a series of numbers. These numbers are timer numbers used in the program when working with the Job file. An example of the format of this file is as follows.
Once you have located the file you can simply open it with AGi32 using the File-Open command or by double clicking on it, in Windows Explorer™ or My Computer. You may want to use the File-Save As command to save the file in another location and continue working.
During normal AGi32 sessions, the working files are automatically deleted upon exiting AGi32. However, should the system crash, those files will be left behind for recovery purposes.
If the temporary working file is unstable, you may be able to recover at least some and perhaps most of your data by importing the temporary working file using the File-Import command.