File Management

Save, load, and manage your structural models.

Auto-Save

Your work is automatically saved to browser storage every 2 minutes:

  • Recovered automatically if your browser closes unexpectedly
  • Works offline

Note: Auto-save is local only. To save to the cloud, click Save manually.

Cloud Storage (Signed In)

When signed in with an account:

  • Manually saved projects sync across devices
  • Access your work from anywhere

Saving Projects

  1. Click the project name in the header
  2. Enter a descriptive name
  3. Project is saved automatically

Loading Projects

  1. Click "Open" or the file icon
  2. Browse your saved projects
  3. Click to load a project

New Project

Start fresh:

  1. Click "New" or use keyboard shortcut
  2. Confirm if you have unsaved changes
  3. A blank canvas appears

Import/Export

Import

Load models from external sources:

  • JSON: AutoCalcs native format

Export

Save your model for external use:

  • JSON: Complete model with all properties

Recovery

If something goes wrong:

  • Auto-save keeps recent changes
  • Check browser local storage for backups
  • Cloud sync provides additional backup (when signed in)