Std Save

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Std Save

Menu location
File → Save
Workbenches
All
Default shortcut
Ctrl+S
Introduced in version
-
See also
Std SaveAs, Std SaveCopy, Std SaveAll

Description

The Std Save command saves the active document.

Usage

  1. There are several ways to invoke the command:
    • Press the Std Save button.
    • Select the File → Save option from the menu.
    • Use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+S.
  2. For new documents: enter a filename in the dialog box and press the Save button.

Options

  • For new documents: press Esc or the Cancel button to abort the command.

Notes

Preferences

  • The last used file location is stored: Tools → Edit parameters... → BaseApp → Preferences → General → FileOpenSavePath.

Scripting

See also: FreeCAD Scripting Basics.

To save a document use the save method of the document object. A new document must first be saved with the saveAs method of the document object. For a scripting example see Std New.