When you first create a new FreeStyle document or open an existing one from disk, the document is stored into the computer’s temporary Random Access Memory (RAM) as you work. Changes you make to the document occur in the temporary version in RAM. The Save command (File menu) writes the current state of your document to disk to store it permanently, even after you quit FreeStyle and switch off the computer. If you quit FreeStyle without saving, or if the computer is suddenly interrupted before you have a chance to save the document, all changes you have made to it since you last saved are lost forever. It is therefore important to save very often to avoid losing your work.
If you have previously saved a document, the current state replaces last saved version. If you are saving a document for the first time, a dialog box appears to ask you to name it. This dialog box is identical to the Save As dialog box explained in the next section.
Save frequently––every time you make a change that you like. Doing so prevents you from losing work should FreeStyle or the computer be interrupted.
