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.