Command
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
ATCLOSE_PROJECT |
Close the current FireCAD project |
Ribbon: FireCAD > File > Close Project
Prerequisites
- None (the command handles the case where no project is open)
Overview
The ATCLOSE_PROJECT command closes the currently open FireCAD project. You will be prompted to save any unsaved changes before the project is closed.
Steps
- Type
ATCLOSE_PROJECTin the AutoCAD command line - If there are unsaved changes, a save prompt appears
- The project database is detached
- The Project Tree, Device Palette, and Circuits palette are cleared
What Happens When You Close
- Any unsaved changes can be saved or discarded (you'll be prompted)
- The project database connection is closed
- The entity cache is cleared
- The FireCAD palettes reset to their empty state
- AutoCAD drawings remain open but are no longer linked to the project
Tips
- Always close your project before opening a different one (or FireCAD will prompt you automatically)
- If AutoCAD crashes without closing the project, the database file may remain locked. Use
SqlLocalDB stop MSSQLLocalDBto release it
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