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Chapter 9 - Command Summary

File Commands

File
New
Launches a new document, based on the current default settings.

File
New...

Launches a new document, based on the template file that you choose from the available templates.

File
Open...
Loads a chart from a file.

File
Save
Saves the current chart into the current file. If there is no current file, the user is prompted for a file name.

File
Save As...
Saves the current chart into the file specified by the user.

File
Save Web Page...
Saves the current chart as a web page.

File
Save Graphics File...
Saves the current file as a graphics file.

File
Close

Close the document. If this is the only document that is open, the application remains open, but with no document. Use the File New or File New... commands to open a document.

File
Print...
Prints the current chart, or the selected symbols and connected lines.

File
Setup Paper and Printer...
The printer driver's dialog box is displayed, allowing the user to change printer settings.

File
Load Shapes...
Loads a shape file. A shape file defines the names and drawing instructions for symbol types.

File
Exit
Exits the Chartist application. If the current chart has been changed, the user will be prompted to save or abandon it.


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