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## Saving data

After you create or edit data for your TI graphing calculators, you can save it for future use. You can save new data as a file, save changes to a data file, or save a copy of a data file.

### To save new data as a file

| 1. | Click File > Save As.

The Save As dialog opens.

Note: The Save As dialog may differ slightly from the image above, depending upon the release of Mac OS X being utilized.

| 2. | In the Save As dialog, type a computer file name.

Note: You may find that some names become highlighted as you type them. This occurs when you type a reserve word or invalid name for the device you specified. If you continue to type, you will find that the highlighted letters are erased. To retain the highlighted letters, clear highlighting and continue typing.

| 3. | If necessary, navigate to a new save location.

| 4. | Type a device file name. This is the name your file will have once it is sent to your TI device.

| 5. | If you are saving a program and want it protected, click Protected Program.

Note: You cannot edit a Protected Program on the TI device.

| 6. | Click Save.

TI Data Editor saves the data as a file.

### To save changes to a data file

| ▶ | Click File > Save.

TI Data Editor saves the changes to the data file.

Note: If you opened the file from TI Device Explorer, the software sends the file back to the connected device instead of saving it on the computer.

### To save a copy of a data file

| 1. | Click File > Save A Copy As.

The Save As dialog opens.

Note: The Save As dialog for program data differs slightly from the image above. It contains a Protected Program option.

| 2. | In the Save As field, type a computer file name.

| 3. | If necessary, navigate to a new save location.

| 4. | Type a device file name. This is the name your file will have once it is sent to your TI device.

| 5. | If you are saving a copy of a program and want it protected, click Protected Program.

| 6. | Click Save.

TI Data Editor saves a copy of the data file.

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