File Menu

Commands of the File Menu

The File menu is grouped in different sections:

File Section

Command

Shortcut

Description

New

Ctrl + N

Creates a new project.

Your file contains script code created or modified by you or by someone else. The execution of the script code may compromise the security of your IT system.

WARNING

INFORMATION SYSTEM VULNERABILITY

Ensure the integrity of the script code contained in the file by ascertaining the originator and intent of the script before opening the file.
Do not open the file if you cannot determine the originator and intent of the script, including confirming any modifications that may have been made.
Verify and confirm that you want to execute this code when using the model contained in the file.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

When attempting to open a file with a model containing script code, you are asked to acknowledge this advisory and accept responsibility for the execution of the code of the embedded script.

Open

Ctrl + O

Opens an existing project.

As a project file contains executable script code, carefully verify whether this project file originates from a trusted source because opening a tampered project file can compromise the security of your IT system before you click Exit or activate the check box and click Continue.

Save

Ctrl + S

Saves the open project with file extension .Experior.

Save As

Ctrl + Shift + S

Saves the open project with a file name and in the directory of your choice.

Import Section

Command	Shortcut	Description
Merge	-	Allows you to merge two parts of a machine that have been designed independently as scenes and saved as EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin projects in .Experior file format. For a step-by-step description, refer to Merging Projects.
XML	-	Imports an XML file that has an EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin-compatible format. Files of type .Experior or .zip are supported.

Also refer to Importing a CAD File in the Kinematization Menu.

Merging Projects

To merge two parts of a machine that have been designed as independent .Experior projects, proceed as follows:

Step	Action
1	Create an EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin project in .Experior file format for a part of your machine, for example, a conveyor belt.
2	Save and close this project file.
3	Create a second EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin project in .Experior file format and design another part of your machine, for example, a robot.
4	Save the second file and click File > Merge to display a file open dialog box.
5	Browse to the .Experior file you created for the conveyor belt and click Open. Result: The Merge/Overwrite Objects dialog box opens.
6	Verify the objects that are selected in the dialog box for Insert and Overwrite and adapt the selections to your needs.
7	Select the option Reuse sections (if they exist in the current model) to add the assemblies of the conveyor belt project to be merged to an existing section of the open robot project if the section name is identical and click OK. Result: In the Solution Explorer view, the conveyor belt is added to the respective Section node.

For a visual illustration of this merging process, refer to the merge functionality video sequence.

Export Section

Command	Shortcut	Description
Collada	-	Exports the assemblies in the scene as a Collada (COLLAborative Design Activity) file with the file extension .dae to allow for exchange with other applications.

For importing a Collada file, refer to Importing a CAD File in the Kinematization Menu.

Help Section

Command	Shortcut	Description
About	-	Opens a dialog box providing information about the components (such as catalogs or plugins) that are loaded. Furthermore, it provides links to the EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin Release Notes and to the Schneider Electric License Manager allowing you to verify the license status.
Help	-	Opens the EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin Online Help.