Command
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
ATOPEN_PROJECT |
Open an existing FireCAD project |
Ribbon: FireCAD > File > Open Project
Prerequisites
- FireCAD must be loaded and licensed
Overview
The ATOPEN_PROJECT command opens an existing FireCAD project file (.atpx). This loads the project database, populates the Project Tree palette, and makes all FireCAD commands available for the project's drawings.
Steps
- Type
ATOPEN_PROJECTin the AutoCAD command line - A standard file browser dialog appears
- Navigate to your project folder and select the
.atpxproject file - Click Open
- FireCAD loads the project and displays its drawings in the Project Tree palette
What Happens When You Open a Project
- The project database (
.mdffile) is attached and loaded - The Project Tree palette populates with all registered drawings
- The Device Palette loads available device blocks
- The Circuits palette becomes active
- The entity cache initializes with project data
Tips
- If another project is currently open, FireCAD will prompt you to save and close it first
- The
.atpxfile must be in the same directory as the project's.mdfdatabase file - If the project database is missing or corrupted, you may see an error during open
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