Command
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
ATCREATE_PROJECT |
Open the Project Creation Wizard |
Ribbon: FireCAD > File > Create Project
Prerequisites
- FireCAD must be loaded and licensed
- If a project is currently open, you will be prompted to save and close it first
Overview
The ATCREATE_PROJECT command launches a two-page wizard that walks you through setting up a new FireCAD project. The wizard creates a project directory, copies drawing templates, imports devices and circuit templates from the master database, and registers everything in the project database.
Steps
Page 1: Project Setup
- Type
ATCREATE_PROJECTin the AutoCAD command line - If a project is already open, you'll be prompted to save and close it
- The Project Creation Wizard opens to the first page
On this page, configure:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Name for your project (used as the folder name — cannot contain invalid file path characters) |
| Project Path | Directory where the project folder will be created |
| Master Database | Connection to the master database containing device and template definitions |
| Templates | Select which circuit templates to import into the project |
| Devices | Select which device definitions to import into the project |
| Drawing Files | Select one or more .dwg files to include in the project |
- Select your templates, devices, and drawing files
- Click Next to proceed to Page 2
Page 2: Project Properties
Configure the project metadata:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Project Type | Type of project |
| Industry Type | Industry classification |
| Construction Type | Construction classification |
| Occupancy Class | Building occupancy class |
| City | Project city |
| State | Project state |
| Zip | Project ZIP code |
- Fill in the project properties, or click Skip to use defaults
- Click Finish to create the project
What Happens Next
When you click Finish, FireCAD:
- Creates the project directory at the specified path
- Copies selected drawing files into the project folder
- Creates the
.atpxproject file - Creates the project database (
.mdffile) - Imports selected templates and devices from the master database
- Registers all drawings in the project database
- Opens the new project and displays it in the Project Tree palette
Validation
- The project name is checked for invalid file path characters
- The project path must not contain conflicting files
- At least one template or device must be selected
- Drawing files are copied into the project directory (if they're located elsewhere)
Tips
- Keep your project folder in a consistent location for easy access
- Import only the templates and devices you need — you can add more later with
ATUPDATE_PROJECT - Project properties can be edited later with
ATEDIT_PROJECT_PROPERTIES
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