How to create a copy of a project?

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So I am now embarking on a major revision of an existing project (a novel) and rather than take snapshots of each individual chapter I’d rather make a copy of the entire project. I’ve already compiled a copy just in case, but what’s the best way to make a copy that I can then work on in Scrivener? Thanks so much.

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In Finder, select the project and press Cmd-D (or from the Finder menu bar File > Duplicate),

Martin.

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Thank you so much, Martin!

I knew there would be a fantastically straightforward fix.

I heart Scrivener.

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Or, you can use File > Back Up > Back Up To…, which allows you to save a backup of the project.
All the best,
Keith

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Thanks, Keith!

I like the duplicate option as it allows me to keep the older version handy in Scrivener (as opposed to stored on my hard drive or backup drive).

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Actually there’s no functional difference. Back Up To… just creates a copy of the project (zipped up or not, depending on whether or not you tick the “ZIP” checkbox) to a location of your choice. It’s exactly the same as duplicating the file in the Finder and moving it to a location of your choice. But you should definitely use whichever you find easiest or most convenient, as both do the same thing.

All the best,
Keith