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File

Contains the commands for managing documents (opening, saving, merging, and reverting).

Open...

This command will directly open the following file formats: atl, atla, atlo, aof, 3ds, dwf, dwg, dxf, fbx, obj, and skp.

ATL, the Artlantis file format.

ATLA, the Artlantis archive file format.

ATLO, the Artlantis object file format.

AOF, the old Artlantis object file format (version 4 and earlier).

3DS, the file format for 3Dstudio, versions 3 and 4.

DWF, the file exchange format for AutoDesk products: AutoCAD Architect, Revit, 3DS Max and VIZ

DWG/DXF, the file format for AutoCAD 2014 and earlier.

OBJ/MTL file formats for Wavefront (OBJ for geometry and MTL for associated textures).

SKP, the file format for SketchUp, from versions 8 to 2013.

Using Reference Files

NB: For ArchiCAD 16 to 17 users, when you export to Artlantis, you have the option of exporting the geometry according to the ArchiCAD layers. In Artlantis' Objects Inspector, the ArchiCAD layers will be listed in the Layers tab. If you do not want to export the geometry in multiple layers but in a unique layer only, check Unique layer in the export dialog box.

NB: ArchiCAD, Revit, SketchUp and VectorWorks export directly to the Artlantis ATL format. If you do not have the export plug-in for one of the programs, you can download it at: www.artlantis.com/download/update

Keyboard Shortcut

Cmd+O

NB: .atl is the native file format of Artlantis, .atla is the archive file format and .atlo is the object file format.

NB: To use files from Media Artlantis 4 and earlier versions you will need to convert them into the new Artlantis file formats atls (Shaders) and atlo (Objects). Please use the Artlantis Media Converter program available in the Artlantis 5 folder. The older file format opt/db is no longer supported.

Open Recent

Quick access to a list of recently used files.

Merge Geometry

Merges the geometry of the current file with another file: atl, atla, atlo, aof, 3ds, dwf, dwg, dxf, fbx, obj, and skp.

Close

Closes the document if the Artlantis main window is activated. A dialog invites you to save changes.

Closes the active window: Timeline, 2D View, Postcards, Rendering, Batch Render, Media Catalog.

Keyboard Shortcut

Cmd+W

Save

Saves the current Artlantis document to your file system.

NB: Saved documents will no longer be compatible with earlier versions.

Keyboard Shortcut

Cmd+S

Save As...

Artlantis Document

Saves the current file as a new .atl document. The new file becomes the active document.

Artlantis Archive Document

Saves the current file as an archive. An .atla file is generated containing the Artlantis project with all its dependent Media. This function is useful when sharing a project.

Artlantis Object Document

Saves the current file as an object. An .atlo file is generated.

Keyboard Shortcut

Alt+Cmd+S

Revert

Reverts to the saved version of the document.

Export…

Export the geometry of the current document in .dwf, .obj, or .skp file format.

Use Reference File...

Recovers all or part of the elements from different .atl and .atla files into the current file. Can be used to import Shaders, Lights, Heliodons, Objects and Cameras from the points of views.