The File menu contains general tools for accessing projects, application settings, and file-based tools.
New - Create a new waterRIDE™ project (also CTRL+N).
Open - Open an existing waterRIDE™ project with the standard Open Dialogue Box allowing the user to browse for the project (also CTRL+O).
Projects - Open an existing waterRIDE™ project via the Quick Start Dashboard.
Save - Save the project file (also CTRL+S).
Save As: Save the project script file with a new name.
Configuration: Opens the application configuration menu items. Refer to Application Configuration for more information.
Relative Path: (saving option) Record the location of the files relative to the directory of the project file. This is useful when all files in the project are within the folder containing the waterRIDE™ project file (*.vmmap) or in sub-folders of the project folder. A relative path setting will allow the project to be copied to other users or to CD.
Full Path: (saving option) Record the actual location of the files relative to the computer. This is useful when a static network project is to be established and source files reside in a variety of locations on a network.
Re-locate Files: Allow the user to substitute files in the project. The relocate form can be used to bulk substitute layers using the grid on the form. Note that this tool will only work on layers in the project. It will not update any layers used in flood forecasting or automated flood certificates projects or scripts.
Pack N Go: Creates a copy of a waterRIDE™ project with all required files consolidated into a local folder to facilitate writing to a CD/DVD or copying to a laptop or removable drive for a presentation or delivery. This tool is used primarily where the source files for a project may be scattered across various servers, computers or drives on a network.
Create Project from Template (waterRIDE™ FLOOD Manager only): Allows the user to build a number of waterRIDE™ projects using a template project and script files. Details are available here.
Create a Windows shortcut to this project: Creates a windows shortcut to the current project. This can be useful when creating presentations or for providing direct access to a specific project without needing to use the Open/Quick Start forms.
Exit: Quit waterRIDE.