Automated backup and archival of project files

Purpose

1.1. Automate secure backup and archival of architectural and engineering project files, including CAD models, renderings, and compliance documents.
1.2. Automating the archival process minimizes manual intervention, ensures disaster recovery, and supports regulatory record-keeping mandates.
1.3. The automation guarantees offsite, versioned storage for collaboration, client communications, or legal requests, while eliminating risks of unintentional data loss.
1.4. Automator orchestrates version-controlled duplication, incremental sync, and automatic archiving for efficient, reliable storage workflows.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. Automate on project file modification or new file uploads to team document repositories.
2.2. Automation triggered by reaching specific project milestones or deadlines defined in project management tools.
2.3. Automate by scheduling automated backups nightly, weekly, or at custom intervals for compliance.
2.4. Manual trigger option in case of urgent backup needs, enabling on-demand automation.

Platform Variants

3.1. Google Drive
• Feature/API: Files API with "watch" or "changes" endpoint configured for folder monitoring and automated backup.
3.2. Dropbox
• Feature/API: "files/list_folder/longpoll" for change detection; automate upload using "files/upload" endpoint.
3.3. Box
• Feature/API: Configure "Events" for trigger; "Upload File" API automates backup to specified folders.
3.4. Microsoft OneDrive
• Feature/API: "Delta" API monitors file changes; "Create Upload Session" automates file backups.
3.5. AWS S3
• Feature/API: Automated uploads via "PutObject" and monitor with "S3 Event Notification".
3.6. Azure Blob Storage
• Feature/API: "Put Blob" and "Blob Service Events" automates archival and backup alerts.
3.7. Backblaze B2
• Feature/API: "b2_upload_file" automates direct file archival from local or cloud sources.
3.8. Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage
• Feature/API: S3-compatible "PUT" automates transfers; setup "Event Notifications" for triggers.
3.9. pCloud
• Feature/API: "Upload file" endpoint and "list folder" API automates backup process.
3.10. Mega
• Feature/API: Automate with CLI commands or SDKs for batch uploading models and project files.
3.11. Zoho WorkDrive
• Feature/API: "Files API – Upload and List" automates monitoring and backup triggers.
3.12. Egnyte
• Feature/API: Configure "Webhooks" and "Upload File" API for automated archival.
3.13. Citrix ShareFile
• Feature/API: "File upload" endpoint; set folder notifications for automated triggers.
3.14. IBM Cloud Object Storage
• Feature/API: S3-compatible uploads; use "Object Events" for automation.
3.15. Synology NAS
• Feature/API: Automate with "File Station API" for remote upload and backup.
3.16. FTP/SFTP Servers
• Feature/API: Automate using standard "PUT" or "STOR" operations for secure transfer.
3.17. Egnyte
• Feature/API: Automate workflow via "File Uploaded" triggers and "Upload File" endpoints.
3.18. SharePoint Online
• Feature/API: "Graph API" to monitor document libraries; automate backup uploads.
3.19. Tresorit
• Feature/API: CLI backup commands or SDK batch file backup for automation.
3.20. Nextcloud
• Feature/API: WebDAV or "Files API" methods for automated upload and folder monitoring.

Benefits

4.1. Automating file backups eliminates risk of manual error, ensuring all project files are archived on time.
4.2. Automate regulatory compliance by providing immutable, timestamped archives ready for audit.
4.3. Automated backup supports disaster recovery and business continuity, decreasing business risk.
4.4. Automation streamlines the workflow, letting teams focus on design engineering, not administration.
4.5. Automating the archival ensures verifiable, searchable, and retrievable project history for clients and stakeholders.