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File Management

In ZIXEL 3D CAD, files are organized in the following structure:

Folder > Project > Part / Assembly / Drawing

A 3D Design Project serves as the main container for managing Parts, Assemblies, Drawings, and related design data. Version control is also supported within the project.

Create Projects in File Space

You can create projects directly in File Space, or create folders with multiple levels of subfolders.

Steps:

  1. Click "File Space" in the left sidebar.

  2. Click "Create" .

  3. Select "3D Design Project" or "Folder".

3D CAD-Create Project in File Space

Create Projects in Home Page

Steps:

  1. Click "3D Design Project" in the Application Module.

  2. A new project will be created automatically at the root level in File Space.

3D CAD-Create Project from Home

Create Files in an Existing Project

Steps:

  1. Open an existing project.

  2. Click "Create".

  3. Select the file type to be created: Part / Assembly / Drawing.

3D CAD-Enter Project3D CAD-Create New File

Notes

When a new project is created, two default files are generated automatically:

  • Part

  • Assembly

Double-click either file to start editing directly.