How to backup your lens
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How to backup your lens
Recently, I came across a few posting on SquidU about people accidentally deleting their lens or due to some bug. To avoid future headache, once you have created your lens and are happy with the content, I recommend you take a few extra minutes to back it up on your computer hard drive. One you have this, you will be able to recover any mishap.
Here are the procedure to backup your lens
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Edit your lens and click on the
"export the lens" on the bottom of the right side screen.
This will save the XML file that describe your lens. I recommend creating a folder such as \Squidoo_backup\
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Next, go to view your lens and from your browser, click on File on the menu bar. Next click on Save Page As... and make sure you choose the option to save Web Page Complete.
Specify the same folder as before. This will save a HTML file of your lens and create a sub-folder containing all the objects on your lens (such as images and video and audio...) - That's all there is to it. You have just created a full backup of your lens. From these files you will be able to recreate your lens in case you accidentally delete it.
Some related links...
- Lensmaster ranking
- It is a good idea to know your ranking...
- My index of lens
- It is a good idea to create an index of your lens especially if you have as many as I do.
- My suggestion for lens design
- A good starting point.
- My squidbook on my experience with Squidoo...
- Work in progress...
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KidsToyTeaSets May 28, 2012 @ 8:38 am | delete
- Good info to know. THank you!
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DogsRule Jul 17, 2011 @ 2:10 pm | delete
- Just the information I was looking for, thanks!
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msplensmaker
Jun 7, 2011 @ 4:47 pm | delete
- Great info! Didn't know how it is done, but now I'm good. Thanks a lot!
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ashley227
Dec 31, 2010 @ 1:51 am | delete
- Good info jackclee. Backing up info is SOOO IMPORTANT!! I do it once a week at work
and my home systems have it through the internet provider. Good info. Thanks.
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hallow
Jan 25, 2010 @ 7:29 am | delete
- Backing up your lens is very important although deleting your lens by mistake is extremely difficult. I followed all the steps in of back up and saved my lens successfully. Thanks for the useful information. Mind checking out my lens on http://www.squidoo.com/portable-propane-heaters and give me your comments and rate. 5** for you. Keep writing.
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