save Console Command
Documentation and examples for the save command in Fallout: New Vegas.
save
Debug
Save the game to a named file from the console, e.g. save mysave.
Examples
Here is an example of how to use save.
Creates a save file named "mysave".
In-depth description
What save does
save creates a save file from the console using a name you supply, in the form save <name>. It is handy for scripting quick checkpoints or naming saves precisely.
How to use it
Open the console with ~, type save followed by a name (for example save before-boss), and press Enter. Load it again later with the load command or from the in-game menu.