eCADSTAR Library Editor: File Tab

The File tab allows you to execute commands for the active tab in eCADSTAR Library Editor. The following commands can be accessed.

Group		Description
New Library		See: New Library.
Open Library		See: Open Library
Save		Saves the currently-displayed tab. In the Library tab, any part locks are released that are created when you edit parts in the table. Part locks are not released that you create using the Part Editor, or another version of eCADSTAR Library Editor.
Save As		For the active tab, the relevant data is saved using the details that you specify. In the Library tab, this Save As Dialog is displayed. In the Part Editor tab, this Save As Dialog is displayed. In the Footprint Editor tab, this Save As Dialog is displayed. In the Symbol Editor tab, this Save As Dialog is displayed.
Close Library		Closes the current library and all related tabs in eCADSTAR Library Editor. All locks are released that are created by eCADSTAR Library Editor or Part Editor.
Close		Closes the currently-displayed tab, and any associated tabs. If you close the Parts tab in the Library Editor panel a without saving, then any part locks are released that are created in the Parts table. If a pin assignment lock is obtained, then it is also released. Part locks are not released for the following. Part locks created by the Part Editor. These are released only when it is closed. Part locks created by another Library Editor instance. These may be either other users’ lock files, or those created by the same user in another instance of Library Editor.
Workspace	Open	Allows you to open a saved workspace by browsing to a .ecw file in the displayed Open dialog. A new instance of eCADSTAR Library Editor is launched using the specified workspace, and the Start Page is displayed. All files in this instance of eCADSTAR Library Editor are opened within the specified workspace. For more information on workspaces, see Using Workspaces. All the saved application and environment settings that are associated with the workspace are loaded. On the title bar of this instance of eCADSTAR Library Editor, the value {[workspace name]} is added before [Start Page]. This is illustrated below. Recently-accessed workspaces are displayed in the RECENT WORKSPACES section on the Start Page in eCADSTAR Library Editor. You can remove an item from this section by right-clicking it and selecting Remove from Recent on the assist menu. Note Multiple workspaces can be used simultaneously in any eCADSTAR application.
	Save	When using a workspace, changes that you make to the following areas are saved to the current workspace file. If no workspace is open, then this field is made unavailable. The Product Settings dialog, except the License Settings section. The Application Settings dialog in eCADSTAR Library Editor, eCADSTAR Schematic Editor, eCADSTAR PCB Editor and eCADSTAR PCB Viewer. The Library path. Custom Ribbons. Custom Hotkeys. Custom settings in the Quick Access Toolbar Settings dialog. Recently-accessed files and directories. The size and position of windows. Note For all eCADSTAR applications using a workspace, any changes to the workspace are synchronized immediately, regardless of whether the workspace has been saved. Changes made in the Product Settings dialog are applied to all eCADSTAR applications, for the relevant workspace. All other changes are applied only to the relevant eCADSTAR application.
	Save As	Allows you to save the current environment as a workspace by specifying the name and location of a workspace file. Specify these details in the displayed Save As dialog. This command is available regardless of whether you are using a workspace. A new instance of eCADSTAR Library Editor is launched using the specified workspace, and the Start Page is displayed. The settings in the following areas of eCADSTAR Library Editor are saved to the workspace file: The Product Settings dialog, except the License Settings section. The Application Settings dialog in eCADSTAR Library Editor, eCADSTAR Schematic Editor, eCADSTAR PCB Editor and eCADSTAR PCB Viewer. The Library path. Custom Ribbons. Custom Hotkeys. Custom settings in the Quick Access Toolbar Settings dialog. Recently-accessed files and directories. The size and position of windows. Note For all eCADSTAR applications using a workspace, any changes to the workspace are synchronized immediately, regardless of whether the workspace has been saved. Changes made in the Product Settings dialog are applied to all eCADSTAR applications, for the relevant workspace. All other changes are applied only to the relevant eCADSTAR application.
	Default	Allows you to select an existing workspace as the default environment. This field is available regardless of whether you are currently using a workspace. The selected workspace is used by all eCADSTAR applications when in "no workspace" mode. Browse to a .ecw file in the displayed Open dialog. When you specify a workspace file, a Warning dialog is displayed that prompts you to restart eCADSTAR Library Editor. Click Yes to apply the workspace settings and restart eCADSTAR Library Editor. Click No to apply the workspace settings without restarting eCADSTAR Library Editor. A Warning dialog is displayed that states that the default settings have been updated. Note If you click Default from within a workspace, the application will restart into "no workspace" mode. Any "none workspace" instances of eCADSTAR are not updated, and must be restarted.
Migration		Allows you to migrate a CADSTAR design.
Print		Displays the Print dialog. This allows you to print the data that is displayed on the canvas.
Configuration	Product Settings	See: Product Settings
	Application Settings	See: Application Settings
	Shortcut Key Settings	See: Shortcut Key Settings
	User Command Settings	See: User Command Settings
	Customize the Ribbon	See: Customize the Ribbon
	Customize the Quick Access Toolbar	See: Customize the Quick Access Toolbar
Help	Current Tool Help	Displays the online Help for eCADSTAR.
	Check for Updates	Allows you to check online for updates to eCADSTAR.
	About eCADSTAR	Displays the version number of the relevant eCADSTAR. application. It also allows you to check online for updates to eCADSTAR.
Exit		Closes eCADSTAR Library Editor. If you have made any changes in eCADSTAR Library Editor, then you will be prompted to save them before the application closes.

Related Topics
Using Workspaces
Symbol Editor