API Reference > imodeljs-backend > iModels > IModelDb > openSnapshot openSnapshot MethodStatic Beta Open a local iModel snapshot. Once created, snapshots are read-only and are typically used for archival or data transfer purposes. openSnapshot(filePath: string): IModelDb see IModelDb.open see Snapshot iModels throws IModelError If the file is not found or is not a valid snapshot. Parameter Type Description filePath string Returns - IModelDb Defined in core/backend/src/IModelDb.ts Line 310 Last Updated: 13 June, 2024