Project: HiCAD Basics

Function Group: New/Open

Drawing > New/Open

Use the commands of this function group to create new, or open (load) existing HiCAD drawings - either with or without HELiOS (PDM).

Functions		Shortcut
	New drawing Creates a new drawing.	CTRL+N
	New drawing with database, without article master Creates a new DB drawing, without article master specification.
	New drawing with database, with new article master Creates a new DB drawing, with specification of a new article master.
	New drawing with database, assign article master Creates a new drawing to which an existing article master has been assigned.
	Open drawing Opens an existing drawing (.SZA, .SZN). Click to open a pull-down menu with further functions.	CTRL+O
	Load drawing, via DB document master Opens a DB drawing, via specification of the document master. You can use the result lists in HELiOS to load several files in one step. Up to 18 drawings can be open at the same time. If you have used the result list to select more files than can currently be opened in HiCAD, you can open the remaining files subsequently without having to select them again. To do this, choose Docu... Reload .
	Load drawing, via DB article master Loads a database drawing, via specification of the article master.

Please note:

The ISD-Button at the top left next to the QuickAccess toolbar provides direct access to the last opened HiCAD drawings. drawings. Here you will also find the standard functions for file management.
You can also use the Drawings docking window to open drawings with preview display.
You can also use the functions of the QuickAccess toolbar to create new or open existing drawings.

File Formats • User Interface • Multifunctional Toolbar (Ribbon) • QuickAccess Toolbar

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Version 2402 - HiCAD Basics
Date: 06/11/2019

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