User guide

Chapter 7 Working With Projects 155
Saving Projects
When you choose File > Save (or use the corresponding key command,
default: Command-S), the current project will be saved—with its current name intact.
If you don’t wish to overwrite the most recent version of the project file saved with this
name (which will happen if you use File > Save or Command-S), make use of the File >
Save As or File > Save a Copy As commands. In the ensuing file selector dialog, you can
enter a new name for the project, set Assets as desired, (and select a new directory or
even create a new folder).
 File > Save As: The next time you save using the straight Save (Command-S)
command, the new file name and path will be used.
 File > Save a Copy As: The next time you save with the straight Save (Command-S)
command, the existing file name and path will continue to be used. The copy is a
replica of the existing project, stored in a different location. It does not update the
file save path. Save a Copy As is ideal for archiving and moving data.
Automatic Backup Files
When you save a project, Logic Express will automatically make a safety copy (a
backup) of the project file. Backup files are saved in the project folder, and are named
after the project, but feature the “~” character after the project name.
Reverting to the Saved Version
Any time you make a mistake, you can undo it by choosing Edit > Undo (Command Z).
If you have made some really serious blunders (as unlikely as that may be), or you
decide that in the 15 minutes since you last saved, your creative efforts have resulted in
material too unpleasant to describe politely, you may find the File > Revert to Saved
function (or the corresponding key command) very helpful. This replaces the current
project with the previously saved version.