New

Menu: File / New

Shortcut Key: Ctrl+N

Toolbox Icon:

Opens a new drawing document. It does not close any drawing that you already have open.

Using the Command

Choose the New command. The New File Wizard appears.

Open a Recently Used File: Browse for or select a DesignCAD file from a list of the most recently used files. Once you have selected a file, click OK to open it.

Create a New Drawing: Start a new drawing. A blank drawing appears on the screen, but it does not close the current drawing. You can switch from one drawing to the next using Ctrl+F6.

Paper Space Template: Start a new drawing using a Paper Space template. Select the template you wish to use and click OK.

Specific Settings: Start the wizard that guides you through a series of options for a new drawing.

•   The first step lets you select format and precision settings for distance measurements.

•   The next step lets you select format and precision settings for angular measurements.

•   The third step deals with Snap Grid and Display Grid settings; it also allows you to set the width of the drawing screen in Units.

•   The fourth step lets you set print options, these include: Print Units, Paper Margins, and Paper Orientation. Large and Small Cursor Step Sizes are set in the fifth step.

If the Save as Default option is enabled, all subsequent new drawings will use the settings you have selected. If this option is disabled, the settings will only be used in the drawing you are starting. Once you have finished setting all of the options, click Finish.

Show New File Wizard: Uncheck this if you do not want to see the New File Wizard again. If you decide to turn the New File Wizard back on later, select Options / Options, open the View tab, and check Show New File Wizard.