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# 2.5 File Menu

The File Menu shows file oriented commands for loading and saving layout files.

  Exit - Exits XTrackCAD. You will be asked to confirm your choice if there are unsaved changes.

  Export - Exports the selected objects to a file in XTrackCAD (*.xti) format. The exported file can then be imported into another layout design. Refer to the Import command listed above.

  Export to Bitmap - Creates a bitmap file (Section 2.5.2) of the layout.

  Export to DXF - Exports the selected objects to a file in DXF format (Section B.2). The exported file can then be imported into other CAD programs.

  File List - List of the five most recently used XTrackCAD files.

  Import - Displays the file selection dialog which allows selection of an existing XTrackCAD Import (Section 2.5.1) file. This function can be used to transfer parts like a yard design from one layout design to another.

  New - Clears the current layout. In case there are any unsaved changes on the current plan, a warning pop-up will be displayed and you'll have the option to cancel the operation.

  Notes - Displays a simple notepad editor which you can use to enter information about the layout. Typically this could include prototype, period, theme, layout style, height, construction, type of track and turnouts used, control system and anything else of interest. (There is also a Note command (Section 2.3.3) which allows attaching notes to particular parts of the layout.)

  Open - Displays the File Open dialog which allows an existing XTrackCAD file to be selected and opened. In case there are any unsaved changes on the current plan, a warning pop-up will be displayed and you'll have the option to cancel the operation.

  Parameter Files - Displays the Parameter Files dialog (Section 2.5.5) to choose parameter files.

  Print Setup - Shows the Printer Setup Dialog (Section 2.5.7).

  Print - Invokes the Print command (Section 2.5.6).

  Revert - Undoes all changes and returns to the last saved layout plan.

  Save - Saves the layout under the current file name. If a filename has not yet been assigned then the File Save dialog is shown so you enter a file name.

  Save As - This command lets you make a copy of the track plan you are currently working on. It differs from the regular Save command. Save stores your data back into the folder (directory) it originally came from. "Save As" lets you give your plan a different name and/or put it in a different folder on your hard disk or floppy disk.

- 2.5.1 Export
- 2.5.2 Export to Bitmap
- 2.5.3 Export to DXF
- 2.5.4 Import
- 2.5.5 Parameter Files
- 2.5.6 Printing
- 2.5.7 Printer Setup

- 2.5.7.1 Linux
- 2.5.7.2 Microsoft Windows