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Save, open and restore project versions
A Project Snapshot is a named, saved version of a Nodespell Project that you can return to later. A Project is the editable workspace that holds your graph and panel layout; it saves automatically as you work. A snapshot captures the Project at one moment so you can view that state read-only, compare it with the live Project, or restore it.
How are Projects and Project Snapshots different?
Section titled “How are Projects and Project Snapshots different?”| Live Project | Project Snapshot | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | The current, editable state of your work | A named copy of the Project at one moment |
| How it is saved | Automatically, as you edit | Only when you choose Save Version … |
| Can you edit it? | Yes, in the tab that is editing | No, a snapshot opens read-only |
| Where it appears | Projects dashboard | File > Versions inside the Project, and the snapshot count on the project card |
Nodespell does not create snapshots for you. Automatic saving of the live Project is covered in Saving and recovery.
What a snapshot keeps
Section titled “What a snapshot keeps”A snapshot records the Project’s nodes, connections, parameters, layout and stored previews, plus which take each node is using. It refers to existing generated media rather than making separate copies of it. If a take used by a snapshot is later deleted, that result can be unavailable when you open the snapshot.
When you open a snapshot, node history shows only results that had finished by the time the snapshot was saved.
Save a version of your project
Section titled “Save a version of your project”- Make sure you are on the live Project and editing it. If a change is still in progress, finish it first.
- Open File and choose Save Version ….
- In Save snapshot, enter a Name, pick a Color, and optionally add a Comment (for example, what changed or why you saved it).
- Select Save. A progress percentage shows while the version uploads, then Snapshot saved appears.
If saving fails, the message says your project is unchanged. Common messages include Finish your current edit, then save the version again., Another version is being saved or restored. Try again in a moment., and Versions can only be saved from the live project while you’re editing it.
Open and browse saved versions
Section titled “Open and browse saved versions”- Open File and point to Versions. Each snapshot is listed with its colour, name and how long ago it changed, newest first.
- Select a snapshot. The Project switches to that version in read-only mode, and the version bar appears.
- Inspect nodes, parameters and takes. You can copy settings, but you cannot change the snapshot.
- Choose File > Go To Live Version to return to the live Project.
Use View > Show Version Bar or Hide Version Bar to toggle the bar.
If a version cannot open completely, Nodespell can offer View available data. This opens a partial, read-only view with a warning banner and a searchable list of the records it could verify, each with Copy settings. A partial view cannot be restored or published.
Rename or recolour a snapshot
Section titled “Rename or recolour a snapshot”While a snapshot is open, choose File > Versions > Edit. In Edit snapshot, change the Name, Color or Comment, then select Update.
Restore a snapshot
Section titled “Restore a snapshot”Restoring makes a snapshot the live version of the Project again.
- Open the snapshot from File > Versions.
- Choose File > Versions > Restore ….
- Read the confirmation, then select Restore this version.
The confirmation explains that the live version is replaced and that changes made since the snapshot will be lost. Save a version of the current state first if you might want it back. In some cases Nodespell reviews the restore first, shows how many nodes are added, changed and removed, and saves a version named “Before restoring name” so you can return to it.
Restoring does not delete any node’s result history. New runs after the restore appear in history as normal.
Delete a snapshot
Section titled “Delete a snapshot”While a snapshot is open, choose File > Versions > Delete …, then Delete version. The live Project is not affected.
How long are snapshots kept?
Section titled “How long are snapshots kept?”Snapshot retention depends on your plan and is shown as Snapshot retention under Plan usage in your subscription settings.
| Plan | Snapshot retention |
|---|---|
| Starter | 30 days |
| Pro | 1 year |
| Studio | 2 years |
See Plans and credits for the full plan comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Section titled “Frequently asked questions”Does Nodespell save versions automatically?
Section titled “Does Nodespell save versions automatically?”No. Your live Project saves automatically, but snapshots are created only when you choose File > Save Version ….
Can I edit a snapshot?
Section titled “Can I edit a snapshot?”No. A snapshot opens read-only. To work from it, restore it with Restore …, or return to the live Project and make your changes there.
Does deleting a snapshot change my project?
Section titled “Does deleting a snapshot change my project?”No. Delete version removes only that saved version. The live Project is not affected.
Why is Save Version unavailable?
Section titled “Why is Save Version unavailable?”Save Version … works only on the live Project while your tab is editing it. It is disabled while you are viewing a snapshot.
Related
Section titled “Related”- Projects dashboard: create, open and archive Projects.
- Saving and recovery: how the live Project saves.
- Takes: the results a snapshot points to.
- Team projects: versions in shared Projects.
- Plans and credits: retention by plan.