File Operations

You may create, save, and recall files from the File Menu or from the toolbar buttons just beneath the menu on the RISA Toolbar. Importing and exporting other file types may also be accomplished from the File Menu.

Starting Off

When you open the program or start a new model, you are presented with the following option: Create a New Floor

The first option is to help you to create a new model by starting with a new floor plan. The second group of options helps you open existing files by showing you the most recent files or letting you find the model you want in the Open File Dialog.

Creating a New Model

• On the RISA toolbar click the New Model  button. You will be prompted to 'Save' if you have made any changes to the current model that have not yet been saved.

Opening an Existing Model

1. On the RISA toolbar click the Open File button.
2. In the Look In field click the drive, folder, or location that contains the file.
3. In the folder list, double-click the folders until you open the folder that contains the file you want.
4. Double-click the file you want to open.

Tip

• To open a model you have used recently, click the File Menu and select from the file names at the bottom of the menu.

Saving a New Untitled Model

1. On the RISA toolbar click the Save Model button.
2. To save the model in a different folder, click a different drive in the Save in field, or double-click a different folder in the folder list. To save the model in a new folder click the Create New Folder button.
3. In the File name field type a name for the document. You can use long, descriptive filenames if you want.
4. Click Save.

Saving an Existing Model

1. On the RISA toolbar click the Save Model button.

Importing and Exporting Files 

You may import DXF drawing files and BIM Exchange files. See DXF Files and Appendix E for more on these file types.

Exporting to Excel Spreadsheet

You may export Result spreadsheets into Excel spreadsheet:

1. On the File menu click Export.
2. Choose Excel File.
3. Select export options , you can select to export an entire RISA result spreadsheet or an individual RISA result section.
   
   
   
4. Select the folder to export the spreadsheet and export.

Automatic Backup

RISAFloor provides an automatic backup system for systematically backing up your models. The purpose of this is to provide a means for you to recover your data in the event RISAFloor or your computer closes unexpectedly. As you work within RISAFloor your model is saved with a "_backup" suffix to a model backup folder. By default, this automatic save operation takes place every 5 minutes, but you can alter the timing and location with the Application Settingson the Tools Menu. Backups for the last 100 models that you worked on are saved, although you can control how many models are backed up with the Application Settings option on the Tools Menu.

If RISAFloor does close unexpectedly, the next time you start the program the following message will appear: