File open, save, and new

Last updated: 2023-02-22

Total video time: 4:40

c3d-intrfc-fil-opn-sav-new-01.mp4 4:40

Overview

Opening a file

1. There are multiple ways to open a file
   1. App menu > Open
   2. Quick Access toolbar > Open (file folder icon)
   3. Right-click File tab > right-click menu > Open...

Opening a new template

1. There are multiple ways to open a new file
   1. App menu > New

   2. Quick Access toolbar > QNew

      

   3. Right-click File tab > right-click menu > New...
   4. Plus sign next to File tab
2. All new files start with a template (.dwt). The template brings in the settings for the new drawing; specific object and layout styles.
3. When opening a new template, WisDOT has template files already setup.
   1. App menu > New
   2. Select Template dialog box
      1. Look in should be set to the Begin-dwg folder and contain starting templates; drawing, plat and survey.
      2. Select design template and Open

Saving a new file

1. To save a new file
   1. Right-click File tab > right-click menu > Save...
      1. Save Drawing As dialog box
         1. Save in, browse to project folder
         2. Rename file name (.dwg)
         3. Save
2. Once saved, there will be no drawing in the modelspace, but the styles are populated in the settings
   1. Toolspace > Settings tab > expand Surface