File

This section describes the commands in the function File. The menu contains the functions described below for file editing. You can access the file configuration using the icon .

For details about the File settings, click on the corresponding icon or see Editor Setup.

The File functions described below can also be reached through the icon .

The File menu.

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New / Ctrl+N

An empty window opens, ready for input.

Configure the machine type for the program by clicking the setup icon .

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Open / Ctrl+O

The open file dialog window lets you open an existing program.

Recent

A list of recently used files. Click the down arrow next to the Open icon to open recently used files.

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Close / Ctrl+F4

Closes the current window. You will be prompted to save changes if the file has been modified.

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Close All

Closes all open windows. You will be prompted to save changes for all modified files. Click the down arrow of the Close icon to access this option.

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Save / Ctrl+S

Saves the current CNC program.

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Save All

Saves all open CNC programs under their current names. Click the down arrow of the Save icon to access this function.

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Save As

Saves the current CNC program under a new name.

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Print / Ctrl+P

Prints the current CNC program. If you want to print a part of a program, mark the area of interest and choose Print.

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Printer Setup

The dialog window for printout configuration is opened. Click the down arrow of the Print icon to open this option.

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Global setup

This option lets you configure the general program settings of CIMCO Edit, also accessible through the icon . Please refer to section Editor Setup for more details.