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File menu

Use the File menu to create files that describe the database. The options on this menu are described below.

OptionDescription
Export MetaData to File

Creates an ASCII file that describes the Objects, Tools, and Property Sheets defined in the database. You can print the file, but you cannot edit it.

Metadata includes everything listed under the Edit menu including those you have customized; for example; Objects, Property Sheets, Roles, Tool Boxes and Tool Classes.

Global AppData is also exported.

You can use this metadata file to create a new database.

See Creating a Metadata File for information about this option.

Create Tool Boxes Report

Creates an ASCII file listing the Tool Boxes in your database and the tools in the Tool Box. The Tool Box tool list includes a list of the Objects to which it is assigned.

This file along with the Tools By Object report is useful when debugging Tool Box setup.

See Printing a Tool Box List for more information.

Create Tools by Object Report

Creates an ASCII file listing the tools in your database. The list groups tools by Objects and lists the Tool Boxes each tool is in.

This file, along with the Tool Boxes report, is useful when debugging Tool Box set up.

See Customizing Permissions for more information.

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