Archiving project file.

Quick question. When a project is complete in FCP 7, I would simply take the project file along with non-time coded media and save it to a disc or whatever. In X it seems all project files are titled "current version". What is the method for arching in FCP X?
Thanks to all who take the time to answer some basic questions that I should know by now.
Cheers.
Tom

Archiving is going to vary on a number of factors but the simplest way is to use FCPX duplicate project funtion. You can choose to save just the project file, project file and renders or project file, renders and events. Once FCPX has written out your choice of files you can then go to the finder and copy the folder(s) FCPX made and copy those to a disc or drive or tape. The project file will have the orignial project name and (fcp1) added to it.
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