File Menu: File Tools

Access: Open this group of functions from the following location:

  • Select File > File Tools from the menu bar. Select the required function.

This group of functions is used for file-related operations, such as packing, unpacking, and printing.

The following functions are available in this group:

Add Pictures

Add pictures to the file (to be displayed as a preview image) in the Cimatron Explorer. Pictures may also be captured by taking a snapshot of the current state of a file.

Cimatron Explorer

Open the Cimatron Explorer.

Pack

Pack (compress) associated Cimatron files into a single Compressed Transfer File (CTF).

Plot

Plot the current file.

Print

Print out the current file.

Print by Batch

Print a selection or group of files all at once without the need to open and print each file individually.

Print Preview

Show a preview of the print out before printing.

Properties (of File)

Show the properties of the current file.

Save Image

Save a picture of the current display.

Unpack

Unpack (extract) Cimatron files from a single Compressed Transfer File (CTF).

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.