Overview

Models created in Bizagi Modeler can be saved in the Cloud or locally.

Saving models to Bizagi Modeler cloud repository

You have two options to save a model in the cloud:

•Save a new model directly to the Bizagi Modeler cloud repository

•Upload a model that has been stored locally in your computer

To use any option first you have to sign into Bizagi Modeler:

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The user who saves a model to Bizagi Modeler cloud repository is known as the Owner of it.

Save a new model in the Bizagi Modeler cloud repository

1. Click the disk image in the Modeler Services toolbar. Alternatively, you can press ctrl + s.

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2. The Save Model window appears, provide a name, and optionally a description, for the model.

Upload the model by clicking Save.

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3. Wait for the model to be uploaded.

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4. When the model is uploaded, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to continue.

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Bizagi uploads the model, including its diagrams; and the File type Extended Attributes, which are uploaded as Cloud Model Attachments, Due to security requirements, files with the following extensions cannot be uploaded to the cloud repository.

File extension	File type	File extension	File type
.ade	Microsoft Access project extension	.msc	Microsoft Common Console document
.adp	Microsoft Access project	.msp	Windows Installer update package file
.bat	Batch file	.mst	Visual Test source files
.chm	Compiled HTML Help file	.pif	Shortcut to MS-DOS program
.cmd	Microsoft Windows NT command script	.scr	Screen saver
.com	Microsoft MS-DOS program	.sct	Script file
.cpl	Control Panel extension	.shb	Windows shortcut
.exe	Executable file	.sys	System File
.hta	HTML program	.vb	Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition (VBScript) file
.ins	Internet Naming Service	.vbe	VBScript Encoded Script file
.isp	Internet Communication settings	.vbs	VBScript file
.jar	Java Archive file	.vxd	Virtual Device Driver file
.jse	JScript Encoded script file	.wsc	Windows Script Component
.lib	Physical File Library	.wsf	Windows Script file
.lnk	Shortcut	.wsh	Windows Script Host settings file

If there is a file with any of the extensions above, a warning appears. Click Yes to upload the model without files of these types or No to cancel the whole upload.

The structure presented in the warning message is Diagram > Task > File Name.

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5. As soon as your model is uploaded it appears in Read-only mode. All models stored in Bizagi Modeler cloud are ready to be shared, and all shared models have a check-in/check-out functionality that lets editors to avoid overwriting changes made by other users.

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If you want to edit your model, check it out. For further information refer to Editing Cloud Models.

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Changes performed by team members in 1 TB plans are displayed in the Activity Stream.

6. Once you have saved your model, the AutoSave option will become available. By enabling this option, any changes you make to your model will be saved automatically.

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For more information about the AutoSave option, refer to the AutoSave article.

Upload an existing model stored locally

1. Open your local model by clicking File > Open > This PC.

Use the Browse button if your desired model is not shown in the Recent models list.

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2. Select your desired model and click Open.

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3. When the model opens, go to the File menu and select the Save As option. Select the corresponding section of your subscription and click Save.

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4. Provide a name, and optionally a description, for the model

If the model was saved locally, Bizagi gives it the same name. You can keep the current name of the model or change it.

Upload the model by clicking Save.

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The local file you uploaded won't be changed. It can be kept without any modification.

The option to save Models on cloud is only available for Enterprise plans.