Projects and teamsProjects
How saving works and how to recover unsaved edits
Nodespell saves every Project automatically as you edit; there is no Save button for the live Project. A status in the project bar tells you whether your latest changes are saved, still saving, or need your attention. If a change cannot be saved, Nodespell keeps it on your device so you can review it, save it again, export it, or discard it.
What does the save status mean?
Section titled “What does the save status mean?”The save status sits in the project bar at the top of the workspace. Quiet states are plain text; states that need attention are coloured pills. Hover or open a pill for details.
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Saved | Your latest changes are saved. |
| Saving… | Your latest changes are being saved. |
| Changes pending | You are still adjusting a value, such as dragging a slider. It saves when you finish. |
| Retrying | Nodespell could not reach the server and is retrying automatically. |
| Not saved | Some changes are not saved yet. Keep the tab open. |
| Needs action | The server refused some changes. Open the pill to retry or export them. |
While the connection is healthy, Nodespell also keeps a backup of unsaved changes on your device, and the details say A backup is kept on this device. The backup gets its own pill only when something is wrong:
| Backup pill | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Saved locally | Changes are kept on this device and waiting for the server. |
| Not backed up | Changes are not protected locally. Keep the tab open until they save. |
| Uploads pending | Media uploads are incomplete. The local backup does not include those files. |
| n unsaved | Unsaved actions are building up. Editing pauses at 99. |
| Editing paused | 99 actions are waiting to save. Editing resumes when saves finish. |
| Needs attention | Some kept edits need your review. Their save outcome may be unknown. |
| Save status unknown | Nodespell could not check the kept edits. Keep the tab open. |
What happens when you go offline?
Section titled “What happens when you go offline?”When your connection drops, Nodespell shows You’re offline and changes cannot be saved until you are back online. Keep the tab open: edits stay in the tab and in the local backup, and saving resumes when the connection returns. Temporary interruptions recover without you making another edit.
Review recovered edits
Section titled “Review recovered edits”When some edits could not be saved, they stay on this device until you decide what to do. Open Needs attention, or the Needs action pill, and choose Review changes to see the Unsaved changes list.
Each change shows what it was (for example Moved, Renamed, Connected or Picked a take), which nodes it affects, and its status, such as The server refused this, May already be saved or Not sent yet.
| Action | What it does |
|---|---|
| Show | Selects the affected node in the graph. |
| Use mine / Use all mine | Puts your recorded version back into the Project. |
| Save mine / Save n changes | Saves the changes that can be saved automatically, together. |
| Discard / Discard all | Removes the change from this device. The saved Project is not affected. |
| Export for support | Downloads a recovery file you can send to Nodespell. |
Some changes cannot be put back automatically and say Redo by hand. For these, the list shows Your values, as recorded with a copy button for each field, so you can redo the change yourself.
How do you know a recovered edit is saved?
Section titled “How do you know a recovered edit is saved?”After you save a recovered edit, Nodespell checks it against the Project. Confirmed changes move to Saved, and when everything is confirmed the list shows All changes are saved. If only part of a recovery succeeds, the saved parts move to Saved and the rest stay listed for review, for example Save not confirmed or Project refused it. Check status checks again.
A refused change does not block other edits that can save safely. You can keep working while it waits for review.
Export a copy of unsaved work
Section titled “Export a copy of unsaved work”Use Export copy in the save or recovery panel to download a recovery file of the edits that are not saved. Export before you discard anything you might need. If an export fails, keep the tab open and try again.
Discard unsaved changes
Section titled “Discard unsaved changes”- Open the recovery panel and choose Discard changes.
- Read Discard retained edits?. It explains that all retained local edits for this Project are removed and the saved Project reopens.
- Select Discard and reload, or Keep changes to cancel.
Changes that were already saved on the server stay. Discarding also removes edits that were waiting behind a refused one.
What happens with two tabs or two devices?
Section titled “What happens with two tabs or two devices?”Only one browser tab edits a Project at a time. The project bar shows the editing state:
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Editing | This tab is editing the Project. |
| Viewing | Another tab of yours is editing. Click anywhere to edit here; the other tab saves its changes first, then pauses. |
| name is editing | A teammate is editing. Choose Request editing to ask them to hand over. |
| Paused | This tab paused after a while without activity. Move the pointer or press a key to continue. |
| Reconnecting… | Nodespell is reconnecting. Your changes are safe on this device. |
While viewing, you can still browse Assets and inspect media. If your other tab or device stops responding, Nodespell offers Take over now. Anything that tab had not saved stays in it and does not appear in the new tab, so you can still export it there.
Closing a project with unsaved changes
Section titled “Closing a project with unsaved changes”When you close a Project, Nodespell first finishes saving. If some changes have not finished saving, the Project stays open with Project not closed, and nothing is lost. Check the recovery notice, then try again.
Frequently asked questions
Section titled “Frequently asked questions”Do I need to save my project?
Section titled “Do I need to save my project?”No. Nodespell saves the live Project automatically. Use File > Save Version … only when you want a named snapshot.
Is it safe to close the tab while it says Not saved?
Section titled “Is it safe to close the tab while it says Not saved?”No. Not saved means some changes have not reached the server. Keep the tab open until the status returns to Saved, or export a copy first.
Why is editing paused?
Section titled “Why is editing paused?”Editing pauses when 99 actions are waiting to save, so unsaved work cannot grow without limit. It resumes when saves finish.
Does discarding changes affect saved work?
Section titled “Does discarding changes affect saved work?”No. Discarding removes only the unsaved edits kept on this device. Changes already saved on the server remain.
Can two people edit the same project at once?
Section titled “Can two people edit the same project at once?”Only one tab edits a Project at a time. Another person can request editing, and the current editor chooses whether to hand over. See Team projects.
Related
Section titled “Related”- Projects and snapshots: save named versions.
- Projects dashboard: open and manage Projects.
- Team projects: editing a shared Project.
- Support: what to send when something goes wrong.
- Troubleshooting: fixes for common problems.