You can store your reviews in two ways:
Over the internet, by using Archie. This method is only available for registered Cochrane reviews.
Locally, by saving the review as a file on your computer (or a connected device, such as a memory stick).
The preferred method for storing and sharing Cochrane reviews is to use Archie, and whenever you work on a Cochrane Review, it should be the most recent version, checked out from Archie. However even if a review is generally being stored and managed on Archie, there might be times when you prefer to work on it, or to exchange it, as a local file.
Note: Even if you work primarily by storing your reviews on Archie, a local backup will also be saved at regular intervals. See Local backups.
Some situations where storing reviews locally can be useful are:
If you will be without an internet connection for a while but need to be able to work on the review.
If you are sure that no-one else will need to work on the review for some time.
If your document is not a Cochrane review.
Warning: If you work on a locally stored copy of a review that is currently not checked out from Archie, other people may make changes to the review at the same time since it is available for editing on the server. In such cases, it might be difficult to integrate your changes into the current version of the review. You will receive a warning you if open a Cochrane review that has not been checked out from Archie.
See Opening a review and Saving a review.