## Using Basic File Options: Introduction

PC-DMIS provides you with many options to manipulate part programs and manage your essential files. As with most Windows based programs, you can perform basic file management using standard Windows dialog boxes; these include creating, opening, copying, renaming, and deleting files. Additionally, through PC-DMIS you can perform more advanced operations, such as importing and exporting CAD data, or executing completed part programs.

This chapter specifically deals with Basic File Options. For more advanced options, see the "Using Advanced File Options" chapter.

The options discussed in this chapter include:

- Creating New Part Programs

- Opening Existing Part Programs

- Saving Part Programs

- Working with Part Program Archives

- Performing File Operations

- Changing the Language

- Printing the Graphics Display window

- Printing the Report Window

- Closing or Quitting Part Programs

- Exiting PC-DMIS