Save File
Function Name:
- SAVE FILE AS
This function saves the contents of the active layer to a file. The file which is created may be the same file from which the data was recalled or it may be a new file. You can specify the type of file which is to be displayed by choosing from one of the many supported file types.
How the data is saved to the selected file name is dependent on the capability of the selected file type to record the data from the Graphics layer. Different file types have different restrictions in this regard. More information on supported file types can be found here.
Choose File > Save as to display the Save File form.
Filename
Specify the file which is to be saved.
Output Format Type
Choose the file type that is to be created. See the Data Manager documentation for more detailed information on the different file types that are supported.
Extension
Choose the file extension for the file to be created. Different file formats may be more restrictive than others with regard to the file extensions that may be used. The range of permitted values for this field alters when the file type is changed.
Options
different file types have different capabilities. The input fields in this panel may be used to control behaviour specific to the chosen file type. At this time only the Surpac file types permit special options to be defined.
Purpose
.str and .obs files contain a purpose field in the file header which is used to describe the contents of the file.
You may enter the purpose of the file here so that it is recorded in the file header.
Range
Enter the range of strings which are to be save. If the range is blank then all strings will be saved.
Format
Choose the format in which to save string or DTM files:
- binary, for binary files
- text, for text files.
Note:You may use binary or text formatted string and DTM files. Binary format files are compatible across all hardware platforms.
Load and save times are significantly reduced when working with large data sets in binary format.
The default behaviour, that is whether to use binary or text format files is determined by the user defined `string file format' parameter in defaults.ssi.
Result
The data in the active layer is written to the specified file. If the file already exists then you will be prompted to confirm the save with a verification form to prevent accidental overwriting of the existing file.