This section provides a detailed description of the contents of the File menu within the CAST Architecture Checker:
| Menu | Icon | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Architecture Model |
| Use this option to create a new Architecture Model. The New Architecture Model dialog box will be displayed enabling you to do so. See Define a new Architecture Model for more information. If you are working on an Architecture Model, you will be prompted to save any unsaved changes you have made. |
| Open Architecture Model |
| Use this option to open an existing saved Model. See CAST Architecture Checker - Open an existing model. |
| New Quality Rule Model |
| Use this option to create a new Quality Rule Model. The New Quality Rule Model Definition dialog box will be displayed enabling you to do so. See Define a new Quality Rule Model for more information. |
| Open Template | - | Allows you to open and edit an existing template saved as a .CASTArchitect / .CASTRule file. See Working with Templates. |
| Save / Save Template |
| Use this option to save your Model or your existing custom Template:
See also Working with Templates. You can change the default storage location for templates using the Edit > Settings menu option. |
| Save As | - | Use this option to save your Model / Template: you will be offered the chance to choose the location and name of the .CASTArchitect / .CASTRule file used to store the entire Model / Template. You can change the default storage location using the Edit > Settings menu option. |
| Export |
| Use this option to export the Quality Rule Model into "extension" format (option only available when a Quality Rule Model is active. See Export a Quality Rule Model for more information. |
| Properties |
| Use this option to define Properties for the current Model. |
| Exit | - | Use this to quit CAST Architecture Checker. You will be prompted to save any unsaved changes you have made. |
