I just had OpenSCAD die on me. It’s probably my fault for running a version from 2024 – but it’s been super stable and … why mess with a thing that works? Fortunately, OpenSCAD replied to my toot saying “@makerblock Check the “Backup Path” folder, e.g. on Linux that is at $HOME/.local/share/OpenSCAD/backups/”
However, having a program crash isn’t always that bad. Yes, it’s a hassle. But, I often find that the new version ends up being built / recreated in a fraction of the time and and more streamlined. In this case, I was working on a revision of my stamp eraser carving grips. The code for new version ended up cleaner and the final model was better looking as well.