API Reference > imodeljs-backend > iModels > IModelDb > createSnapshot createSnapshot MethodStatic Beta Create an empty local Snapshot iModel file. Snapshots are not synchronized with iModelHub, so do not have a change timeline. Note: A snapshot cannot be modified after IModelDb.closeSnapshot is called. createSnapshot(snapshotFile: string, args: CreateIModelProps): IModelDb see Snapshot iModels Parameter Type Description snapshotFile string The file that will contain the new iModel snapshot args CreateIModelProps The parameters that define the new iModel snapshot Returns - IModelDb Defined in core/backend/src/IModelDb.ts Line 248 Last Updated: 13 June, 2024