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4 Using RMCTools
4.4.1. RMCTools Project
The RMCTools project contains all the information involved in setting up and programming the
RMC. To save the project, on the File menu, click Save. The project will saved to a file with
the ".rmcproj" extension.
The following items are not saved in the project file and can be saved separately:
• Plot Captures
• Event Log
Some items stored in the project can also be exported to files, such as:
• User Programs
• User Functions
• Curves
• Shortcut Sets
Starting a New Project
1. On then File menu, click New, then click Project.
2. Review the following data and modify as desired:
a. Project Name
b. Project Path
c. Author
d. Checkbox: Create a Subfolder for this project
Checking this box will create a subfolder in the project path and save the
project in that folder. The subfolder will have the same name as the project.
e. Checkbox: Start the New Controller Wizard after this wizard is finished
Checking this box will cause the New Controller Wizard to open after
clicking OK in this dialog. Typically, you will want this box checked so you can
immediately add a new controller after creating a project.
3. Click Finish. The Project Pane will show the project. If the checkbox was checked, the
New Controller wizard will open to add a new controller to the project.
Project Properties
To view the project properties, in the Project Pane, right-click Project and click
Properties.
The following properties can be set:
General Page
• Project Name
The name of the project.
• Project File
The location to save this project to. To save project to a different location, on the File
menu, choose Save As. If you change the Project File and then save the project,
RMCTools will attempt to save the project as the path and file you have specified.
• Author
Your name.
Description Page
Enter a description for the project. This is for your own reference.
4.4.2. RMCTools Project Pane
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