Q: Where are the version backup files stored on disk?

All version checkpoints are stored in an isolated, hidden folder named .saveflow/ProjectName/ located directly next to your master .blend file. If you move, zip, or copy your project folder to an external SSD or another workstation, all versions travel with it automatically.

Q: What happens if I restore an older version and start modifying the scene?

SaveFlow Pro automatically detects the divergence and creates a brand-new timeline branch (e.g. Version 2). It never overwrites or destroys your previous version. Both Version 1 and Version 2 remain permanently intact, and you can switch between them at any time with a single click.

Q: Does restoring an older version change my master file path or break texture links?

No! SaveFlow Pro executes an automatic re-bind to your master file path (YourProject.blend). You are never stranded inside backup subfolders, and all relative paths (//textures/, //cache/, linked libraries) remain 100% valid.

Q: How does the Atomic Ghost Writing engine prevent file corruption?

Instead of writing directly over your active files, SaveFlow Pro writes the snapshot to a temporary ghost file (.blend.tmp). It then inspects the binary header to verify valid magic bytes (BLENDER, Gzip, or Zstandard signatures). Only after passing full byte verification does the OS perform an atomic swap. A corrupted or half-written backup is mathematically impossible.

Q: Will SaveFlow Pro fill up my SSD if I leave Blender open overnight?

No. The Smart Anti-AFK engine continuously monitors user interaction and scene modification states. If you step away from your workstation, automatic background saves pause immediately. It will never create redundant identical files or waste storage while you are idle.

Q: Can I extract a single mesh or object from a past version without restoring the whole file?

Yes! In the HUD Inspector, click "Extract Object" to append any mesh, collection, or material from an older checkpoint directly into your active scene, leaving your current work completely uninterrupted.

Q: What happens if I work on multiple .blend files inside the same folder?

SaveFlow Pro automatically creates a dedicated sub-vault for each file (e.g. .saveflow/Character/ and .saveflow/Environment/). Each project maintains its own isolated version history and branching tree without mixing data.

Q: Which Blender versions are supported?

SaveFlow Pro is built to the modern extension standard with full backward and forward compatibility for Blender 4.2 LTS, 4.3, 4.5, 5.0, and 5.1+ on Windows, macOS, and Linux.