Auto Backup Interval Behavior During Long-Running Tasks
Auto Backup Configuration 3ds Max’s Auto Backup periodically saves copies of the currently open scene to a user‑configurable directory. The settings live under Customize > Preferences > Files and can be overridden via the 3dsmax.ini file. The mechanism is intended to protect against crashes, but its interaction with long‑running modal operations (e.g.,
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