Saving Work in CIM

Summary	What is the system used to save files in CIM?
Related Function	Base > File Menu
Type	FAQ, TIP, VERIFICATION, EXAMPLE

Q. CIM does not save and displays an error message.

　

A. In CIM, the working file is saved in Base Mode only.

If the user is in a different Mode, please select [Mode OK] and save in Base Mode.

CIM consists of 9 Modes that are centered around the Base Mode.

Each Mode consists of a different workscreen and panel for the user to model in an optimal environment.

In each mode, the user can return to the Base Mode by saving and exiting the current mode.

There are two types of CIM storage systems: Saving the entire work in Base Mode in the form of a cimz file and exporting the entire work to the Library.

A working CIM file can be saved in Base Mode through the Save/Save as button under the File menu or through the keyboard shortcut [ Ctrl + S ]/[ Ctrl + Shift + S ].

When the working file is saved in Base Mode, all operations including drawing/analysis/construction animation/cutting view/sub-library/layout are saved.

Figure 3. Link CIM with other programs

Q. Can I save the Library file separately?

A. In the Library, you can use the export/import feature to save/import the library separately.

CIM allows you to export and save working CIM files as well as libraries separately.

By exporting and maintaining library files separately, the user can utilize the saved libraries for other projects to model faster and easier.

The exported library also contains the sub-library as well as the section information (User Section) and the drawing information (Drawing View).

Figure 4-1. Library Export ( Main Panel )

Figure 4-2. Library Export ( Works Tree )

The library can be exported from the Export main panel of each Library Mode as well as from the Works Tree in the Base Mode.

These exported Library files can be imported through the Import feature in each library main panel in the Base mode.