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## File Menu

The File Menu shows file oriented commands to load and save the layout.

- New - Clears the current layout. Asks first if you have changes that have not been saved.
- Open - Displays the File Open dialog to open an existing XTrkCad file. Asks first if you have changes that have not been saved.
- Save - Saves the layout as the current file name. If there is no current file then File Save dialog appears to let you choose a file name.
- Save As - Like save, but always shows the File Save dialog.
- Parameter Files - Displays the Parameter Files dialog to choose parameter files.
- Price List - Displays the Price List dialog to specify prices for tracks and structures.
- Print - Invokes the Print command.
- Printer Setup - Shows the Printer Setup Dialog.
- Print to BitMap - Creates a BitMap file of the layout.
- Parts List - Invokes the Parts List command. This command produces a list of all selected turnouts and sectional tracks and the total length of flex-track.
- Notes - Displays a simple notepad editor which you can use to enter information about the layout. Typically this would include Prototype, Period, Theme, Layout Style, Height, Construction, Type of Track and Turnouts used, Control System and anything else of interest. (There is also a Note command which allows attaching notes to particular parts of the layout.)
- Register - Displays the registration dialog which lets you enter your name and key number to enable the full features of XTrkCad.
- File List - List of the 5 most recently used XTrkCad files.
- Exit - Exits XTrkCad. You will be asked to confirm if you have made unsaved changes.

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