This function is utilized to save/store a desired view in the current eta/DYNAFORM database. The saved/stored views can be recalled. The user is allowed to export the model view in *.view file format and save it to a hard disk. It is easy to import it from a hard disk to the database when necessary. The User Views dialog box is illustrated in Figure 15.7.1. By default, the system pre-defines four commonly used views: X-Y VIEW, X-Z VIEW, Y-Z VIEW and ISOMETRIC VIEW.

Figure 15.7.1  User Views dialog box

SAVE

Save the current displayed view in the eta/DYNAFORM database. The saved view is listed in the window. The title is a string consisting of up to eighteen characters. eta/DYNAFORM allows the user to save up to six user defined views plus the four pre-defined views (a total of 10 views). The user can type in the name of each saved view using the View Title dialog box illustrated in Figure 15.7.2.

Figure 15.7.2  Save View dialog box

RECALL

Recall the view saved in the list to the current view. The user needs to select a view from the saved list, and click the Recall button.

IMPORT

Import the view file saved in the hard disk to the current database as the current view. Click this button to display the Open dialog box listing view files with an extension of *view. Select a file and confirm.

EXPORT

Export the selected view from the current database and save it in view file format in the hard disk. Select a view from the view list and click this button to display the Save As dialog box. The extension is *view. Enter the file name to confirm.

DELETE VIEW

Remove the selected view from the list. Select a view from the view list and click the Delete button to delete it. The four original views are not allowed to be deleted.