AutoSaveScene Tool User Manual

AutoSaveScene is a Unity Editor tool that provides automatic scene backup functionality with configurable settings and notifications. It helps prevent work loss and maintains a history of scene changes.

Features

Auto-Save Functionality

• Automatic scene backup at configurable intervals (1-60 minutes)
• Auto-save before entering Play Mode option
• Saves only when changes are detected
• Timestamps in backup file names for better version tracking

Backup Management

• Configurable backup cycle count (1-10 backups)
• Automatic cleanup of old backups
• Optional backup compression to save disk space
• Customizable backup folder location
• Quick access to backup folder
• Organized backup naming with timestamps

Save Reminders

• Configurable reminder intervals (1-60 minutes)
• Reminder popups to save scene manually
• Helps maintain good saving habits

Notifications

• Toggleable notification system
• Console messages for backup operations
• Status updates for:
  • Successful backups
  • No changes detected
  • Unsaved scene warnings
  • Backup folder operations

Quality of Life

• Quick access through keyboard shortcut (Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + S)
• Manual backup button
• Direct backup folder access
• Persistent settings between Unity sessions
• Tooltip help for all options

Installation

Download here: AutoBackupSaver

1. Copy the provided AutoSaveScene script into your Unity project's Editor folder. If the folder doesn't exist, create it.
2. The tool will automatically become available in Unity's Tools menu.

Usage

1. Access the tool via:

   • Menu: Tools > Roundy > Auto Save Scene
   • Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + S

2. Configure Auto-Save Settings:

   • Enable Auto Save: Activates automatic backup system
   • Save Frequency: Set interval between backups (1-60 minutes)
   • Auto-Save Before Play: Automatically creates backup before entering Play Mode

3. Configure Backup Settings:

   • Backup Cycle Count: Number of backup files to maintain (1-10)
   • Compress Backups: Enable to reduce backup file size
   • Backup Folder: Choose custom location for backups (default: "BackupScenes" in project root)

4. Configure Reminders (Optional):

   • Enable Save Reminders: Activates reminder system
   • Remind Frequency: Set interval between reminders (1-60 minutes)

5. Notification Settings:

   • Show Notifications: Toggle console messages and notifications

6. Quick Actions:

   • Save Backup Now: Create immediate backup
   • Open Backup Folder: Quick access to backup location

Backup File Structure

Backup files are named using the following format: SceneName_backupN_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.unity

• SceneName: Original scene name
• N: Backup number in cycle
• YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS: Timestamp of backup

Troubleshooting

• If menu item is not visible: Verify script is in Editor folder
• If backups aren't creating: Check if scene has unsaved changes
• If reminders don't show: Verify Unity is not in Play Mode
• For backup folder access issues: Check write permissions

Notes

• Scene must be saved at least once before backups can begin
• Backups are only created when changes are detected
• Compressed backups are slightly slower but save disk space
• Settings persist between Unity sessions