File Menu

The File Menu contains commands for opening and saving files and printing.

Open Design

Open Design brings up the standard open file dialog which allows you to read in a Maxsurf design from disk. If a file with the same name as the design and “.wsd” suffix exists, the Workshop data in this file will be opened.

Close Design

Closes the design which is currently open. Workshop does not change the Maxsurf design in any way.

Save Design

Saves the design which is currently open and also saves the Workshop parts in the .wsd file.

Save Design As

Saves the design which is currently open with a different name.

Import Shape

May be used to import the shape for a stringer from a DXF file.

Import Cutout

May be used to import the cutout for a stringer from a DXF file.

Export DXF and IGES

Used to export the design or the parts in DXF or IGES format. DXF is recommended. They may then be loaded into other applications such as AutoCAD, etc.

Export Plate Mesh Text

Used to export a special text file containing geometric information about the mesh used to develop the plate.

Export ShipConstructor Files

Used to export all frames, decks, plates and stringers to ShipConstructor.

Page Setup

Use Page Setup prior to printing from any window.

Print

Choose Print when you wish to print out the contents of the front window.

Exit

Exit closes Workshop. If you have made any changes to the structure since you last saved it, Workshop will ask you if you wish to save these changes before quitting.