Bookmark buttons let you find and manage groups of files. These commands include a SEARCH utility and BOOKMARKS.
Bookmarks are file management aids that help you efficiently organize and navigate your drawing files. This is accomplished through the use of bookmark files. A bookmark file is simply an editable list of files that work with the Next/Current/Prior Bookmark navigation icons and menu items.
Additionally, bookmarks can be specifically created and distributed along with drawing files you send to other users. features. Bookmarks help you control what the person viewing the drawing sees – not only which files, but also the order in which those files are viewed.
Files loaded with the bookmark commands replace the current drawing in memory. For example, if six files are viewed in succession using the bookmark commands, each load replaces the previous Bookmark files are saved as .bkm files. They are regular text files that can be viewed, created, or modified with any regular text editor.
CC3 contains commands needed to either use or create bookmark files.
To Use Bookmarks
To simplify bookmark navigation, use the TOOLS command [Specs > Screen Tools…] to activate the File toolbar. The following icons are directly relevant to the Bookmark functions:
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Next Bookmark loads the next file in the bookmark list. Text equivalent: OPENBN |
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Prior Bookmark loads the prior file in the bookmark list. Text equivalent: OPENBP |
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Choose this icon to invoke the BOOKMARK command. You can then view, navigate, or modify the bookmark list. These actions are performed through the Bookmarks dialog. Text equivalent: BOOKMARK |
To Create or Edit Bookmarks
Use the BOOKMARK command to display the Bookmarks dialog. This permits creation or modification. You can manually order the files in the bookmark list, or you can add or delete files.
