Blender Auto Save Addon — Smart AutoSave+ Pro
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Smart AutoSave+ Pro (Basic Tier) - v7.3.0 Release Notes
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Studio-Style N-Panel: Redesigned sidebar layout with structured settings groups and larger action buttons.
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Status Overview: Added live countdown to next save, relative timestamp for last save, and edit-detection status.
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Open in New Window: Open backups in a separate Blender window without closing your active working file.
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Delete Backups in Blender: Permanently delete unwanted backups directly from the panel with a confirmation prompt.
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Upgrade Discount: Integrated code "upgstd20" with a one-click copy button for discounts on the Studio license.
- Blender Compatibility: Full support for Blender 2.80 to 4.2+ (includes both Legacy Add-on and Modern Extension packages).
🆕 What's New in v8.8.0
🖼️ Fixed: Backup Thumbnails
Thumbnail capture could occasionally target the wrong viewport region (like the N-panel instead of the actual 3D viewport), leading to blank or black backup previews in some layouts. Now correctly locks onto the 3D viewport canvas every time.
🛡️ Fixed: Viewport Settings Could Get Stuck
If thumbnail generation was interrupted, your viewport shading and render resolution could stay altered instead of reverting. Now guaranteed to restore your original settings, even if a capture fails.
⏱️ Fixed: Inactivity Autosave Timing
If your Autosave Interval was set longer than your Inactivity timeout, inactivity-based saves could be blocked from ever firing as configured. Inactivity autosave now works independently and fires exactly when it should.
📁 Fixed: Unsaved File Backup Naming
Backups from different unsaved (never-saved) Blender sessions could occasionally share the same identifier and get mixed together. Each session now gets its own unique backup identity.
🆕 What's New in v8.7.4
🚨 Crash Detection & Smart Recovery
AutoSave+ Pro now detects when your last Blender session ended unexpectedly — a crash, force-quit, or unclean shutdown — and shows a dedicated recovery message on your next launch, separate from the regular "newer backup found" notice. No more guessing whether that backup is from a routine save or an actual crash.
🔧 Fixed: "Show Recovery Dialog on Load" preference
This setting was being silently ignored due to a preference-reference bug — disabling it had no effect. It's now fully respected in both directions.
🆕 What's New in v8.8.0
🖼️ Fixed: Backup Thumbnails
Thumbnail capture could occasionally target the wrong viewport region (like the N-panel instead of the actual 3D viewport), leading to blank or black backup previews in some layouts. Now correctly locks onto the 3D viewport canvas every time.
🛡️ Fixed: Viewport Settings Could Get Stuck
If thumbnail generation was interrupted, your viewport shading and render resolution could stay altered instead of reverting. Now guaranteed to restore your original settings, even if a capture fails.
⏱️ Fixed: Inactivity Autosave Timing
If your Autosave Interval was set longer than your Inactivity timeout, inactivity-based saves could be blocked from ever firing as configured. Inactivity autosave now works independently and fires exactly when it should.
📁 Fixed: Unsaved File Backup Naming
Backups from different unsaved (never-saved) Blender sessions could occasionally share the same identifier and get mixed. Each session now gets its own unique backup identity.
🆕 What's New in v8.7.4
🚨 Crash Detection & Smart Recovery
AutoSave+ Pro now detects when your last Blender session ended unexpectedly — a crash, force-quit, or unclean shutdown — and shows a dedicated recovery message on your next launch, separate from the regular "newer backup found" notice. No more guessing whether that backup is from a routine save or an actual crash.
🔧 Fixed: "Show Recovery Dialog on Load" preference
This setting was being silently ignored due to a preference-reference bug — disabling it had no effect. It's now fully respected in both directions.
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$6.99
>1 user (freelancers, students, hobbyists) >Core autosave functionality >Free updates & full support
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$17.99
>Up to 6 users (small teams & indie studios) >Free updates & full support >Extra customization options (e.g., custom save directory, save log history, UI tweaks)
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$39.99
Up to 10 users (studios & growing teams) > Everything in Studio License > Priority support queue > Early access to new features before public release > Free updates & full support
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