Caldera Snapshots is a module of the CalderaDock application introduced in Version 1.3.0 designed to facilitate the saving and restoration of settings within your Caldera products:
- CalderaRIP (Version 12 or later)
- As of CalderaDock V3.3, PrimeCenter (regardless of its version)
- As of CalderaDock V3.15, Caldera Direct-to-Film RIP (regardless of its version)
- As of CalderaDock V3.16, Caldera Direct-to-Garment RIP (regardless of its version)
Good to know
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This tool enables you to quickly upgrade or downgrade your software in just a few minutes, making it especially valuable if you encounter issues that prevent your ability to work optimally, such as a license mismatch, software regression, or adjustments in your workflow.
Overview
The Caldera Snapshots module is available in the Home and Applications tabs of CalderaDock.
Continue reading the fully detailed article, or watch the quick overview video (note that the video was made with an earlier version of Caldera Snapshots to back up CalderaRIP):
What is saved?
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To save other elements like driver presets, you need to import/export them or use another CalderaDock utility called Save Config. For saving previously spooled jobs, you will need CalderaJobs. All current backup options for CalderaRIP are documented in a dedicated article.
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Warning
- Display issue in the application registry: In Windows/Ubuntu (command line only), the installed applications registry might incorrectly display a newer version of your software even after reverting to an older version.
- License rollback concern: Rolling back may restore your software with its previously attached license. If the license has been changed since the backup, the software might be linked to an expired or deleted license, requiring reattachment to the updated license.
Settings
Global
Caldera Snapshots saves your Caldera software files locally in the path /opt/Caldera_snapshots
You can change the default path, by clicking on the folder icon ( ). The file explorer will open, for you to select another folder. Click on Open once you are done.
Rename a snapshot
By default, snapshots are named following this format:product version-year/month/day/time
You can change the default name by following the process below:
- Click on the edit icon :
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Type the name you want to give to your snapshot.
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You can only use letters, numbers, and the three following symbols (_.-) to rename your Snapshot.
Other symbols (*/?!&…) are not supported. - Click Save. You will be asked to enter your computer password.
- Your snapshot has been renamed.
Delete a Snapshot
To delete a Snapshot, select it from the list and click the trash icon . You will be prompted to enter your computer credentials.
Limitations
Warning
Please read carefully this section before using Caldera Snapshots.
- Product/Version: Snapshots can be done with CalderaRIP (Version 12 or later), PrimeCenter and Caldera Direct-to-Film RIP (regardless of the version).
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Free disk space: Make sure you have enough disk space before creating a Snapshot. We recommend that you have at least 10 GB of free disk space.
Caution for Linux users
If there is not enough free disk space, you may not be able to log on to the computer.
- Operating System: Snapshots must be restored to the same operating system on which they were created, otherwise there is no guarantee that they will run smoothly.
- Workstation: Snapshots must be restored to the same workstation on which they were created, otherwise there is no guarantee that they will run smoothly.
Create a snapshot
- Launch Caldera Snapshots via CalderaDock.
- Select your product and click on the add icon . You will be asked to enter your computer password:
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The application will now create the Snapshot. During creation, the actions of other Snapshots are disabled.
Caution
Please don't exit Caldera Snapshots during this process, as the snapshot will be damaged.
If you exit the application before the saving is done, you might still see the snapshot available on the list. We recommend that you delete it and restart the process. - Your Snapshot has been created!
Restore a snapshot
- Launch Caldera Snapshots via CalderaDock.
- Click Restore this snapshot on the one needed. You will be asked to enter your computer password:
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The button displays Restoring this snapshot... During restoration, the actions of other snapshots are disabled.
Caution
Please don't exit Caldera Snapshots during this process, as the restore will be damaged.
If you exit the application before the restoration is complete, we recommend restarting the process. - A pop-up will appear and confirm your snapshot is successfully restored: