The File Menu

The File menu is a standard Windows menu. It provides a number of functions related to file management.

New

Creates a new scene.

Open

Opens an existing scene.

Save

Saves the scene.

Save as...

Saves the scene as a new file.

Export

Exports the current scene to an alternate file format. The DirectX file formats are the preferred export formats for 3D Canvas. With all other formats, only the geometry of the scene will be exported.

Import

Imports an object from an alternate file format. The DirectX file format is the preferred import format for 3D Canvas. With all other formats, only the geometry of the scene will be imported.

Properties

Opens the File Properties window which provides a number options for the appearance of the scene including background color, image and fog properties.

Exit

Exits 3D Canvas. You will be prompted to save your scene if any changes have been made.