Something that all users should learn to do, as the #1 MUST DO "basic fundamental", is to set your project directory from the file dropdown menu (File > Project > Set Project) at the beginning of any project and then set the project window (File >Project > Project Window) to create a structured project directory (autosaves, scenes, sourceimages, etc.) where all your assets will be saved to, rather than defaulting to the Maya Default project directory folder. Setting up a project directory and enabling autosaves with intervals (with/without incremental iterations) of 5-10 mins as a minimum, will result in better file recovery in the event of a crash. Sometimes Maya doesn't register the crash when it force-closes automatically due to RAM reasons, corruption, faulty drive, etc.. Plus, you can enable the option for the autosave to ask you if you want to save, so it doesn't catch you off guard mid simulation or some other complex task(s) that might freeze up your machine. Albeit the minor inconvenience of interrupting you every so often for the sake of safety and progress.
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Something that all users should learn to do, as the #1 MUST DO "basic fundamental", is to set your project directory from the file dropdown menu (File > Project > Set Project) at the beginning of any project and then set the project window (File >Project > Project Window) to create a structured project directory (autosaves, scenes, sourceimages, etc.) where all your assets will be saved to, rather than defaulting to the Maya Default project directory folder. Setting up a project directory and enabling autosaves with intervals (with/without incremental iterations) of 5-10 mins as a minimum, will result in better file recovery in the event of a crash. Sometimes Maya doesn't register the crash when it force-closes automatically due to RAM reasons, corruption, faulty drive, etc.. Plus, you can enable the option for the autosave to ask you if you want to save, so it doesn't catch you off guard mid simulation or some other complex task(s) that might freeze up your machine. Albeit the minor inconvenience of interrupting you every so often for the sake of safety and progress.
Thanks man
This video was incredibly helpful, thank you so much !
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