This function is used to save the current view and recall the previously saved view. The user is allowed to save up to 10 views in a database. The program displays a dialog box, as shown in Figure 4.10.1.

Figure 4.10.1  User View dialog box

1.       SAVE VIEW

Save the current view. The program assigns a default name for the current saved view, as shown in Figure 4.10.2. The user can also enter any view name in the VIEW NAME field and click OK to save the current view, or click CANCEL to abort the save operation.

Figure 4.10.2  View Name dialog box

2.       DELETE

Delete the previously saved view. Select a VIEW NAME in the view list and then click DELETE.

3.       IMPORT VIEW

Import the existing view file to the view list.

4.       EXPORT VIEW

Export the saved view in *.viw file format. Select a view name from the view list, and click the EXPORT VIEW button to save this view in *.viw file format.

5.       RECALL VIEW

Recall the previously saved view and set it as the current view. Select a VIEW NAME in the view list and then click RECALL. The program will display the current model according to the saved view.

6.       EXIT

Close the SAVE VIEW dialog box and exit the function.