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# File Saving

In the **iCraft Editor**, file saving is one of the most fundamental and important steps in the entire design workflow.

Whether you are building 3D scenes, drawing architecture diagrams, creating presentation animations, or modeling digital twins, properly saving project files ensures that your design work remains secure, recoverable, and ready for future iterations.

iCraft provides a complete and flexible file-saving mechanism, supporting both local storage and cloud storage to meet different usage scenarios.

## What Is Included in a Saved File?

Each time you save a project, iCraft packages the entire scene into a standard **`.icraft` project file**.\
This file contains:

* All models and elements in the scene
* Hierarchy relationships and group structures between elements
* Spatial parameters such as position, rotation, and scale
* Visual attributes including materials, colors, and textures
* Animation configurations
* Camera views, perspectives, and presentation settings

By saving project files, you can restore your work to any previous stage, continue editing, or use it directly for presentations.

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## Saving Methods

#### 1. Local Saving

Save the project file directly to your local computer, generating a standard **`.icraft`** project file.

This method is suitable for:

* Local project management
* Offline editing
* Project archiving and backup
* Sharing files with collaborators through file transfer

### 2. Cloud Saving

After logging into your account, you can save projects to the cloud workspace, enabling cross-device synchronization and online access.

Cloud saving is an exclusive feature for PRO members, and it becomes available after subscribing.

Advantages include:

* Access and edit projects from multiple devices at any time
* Prevent data loss from local files
* Facilitate team collaboration and sharing
* Support online preview and presentations
* Generate public share links

{% hint style="info" %}
💡 Tips

1. It is recommended to save your work frequently and keep backup copies of important project milestones locally.
2. Before making major changes, consider using **“Save As”** to create a new version, ensuring that earlier versions remain recoverable.
3. The shortcut of quick save is `CTRL+S`. The shortcut of save as local file is `CTRL+SHIFT+S`。
4. If you are a PRO member, it is recommended to develop the habit of saving to the cloud, as cloud-based projects offer more advanced features and better performance for online usage.
   {% endhint %}


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