# Automatic Backup

Cognex Designer creates a backup project file each time you save the project. Designer creates the backup file in the same folder as the original project file (.cdp).

Note: Not all of a project’s configuration is stored in the project file (.cdp). The configuration for Recipes and Persistent Tags is stored externally to the project file. For a complete backup of a Designer Project, it is necessary for a user to copy the entire project folder.