Program files and folders

The program uses numerous folders and file types to store its data.

Folders

Program folders

main program folder

It contains the program executable and auxiliary files.

set

It contains initialisation files for a new project. (The information stored here may be overridden by the data from files saved in User folders, if available.)

db

It stores system databases (e.g. materials, bolts, etc.)

prof

It contains cross-section databases.

DocumentTemplates

This folder offers a set of default templates for document. Its contents is automatically copied into the appropriate user folder on first program run.

GraphicTemplates

This folder offers a set of default templates for graphical outputs. Its contents is automatically copied into the appropriate user folder on first program run.

Note: All the program folders are ReadOnly.

User folders

set

It contains initialisation files for a new project.

db

It stores files with user-defined databases.

prof

It contains cross-section databases.

DocumentTemplates

This folder holds the templates for document.

GraphicTemplates

This folder holds the templates for graphical outputs.

Note: The destination of this folder may be adjusted in the appropriate program setup dialogue.

Temporary folder

This folder stores all the information that the program needs to store during its run.

Note: The destination of this folder may be adjusted in the appropriate program setup dialogue.

Project folder

This folder stores the user-crated projects.

Note: The destination of this folder may be adjusted in the appropriate program setup dialogue.

Files

ESA

Project file

ESAD

Project file that has been created in a demo or student version of the program. It cannot be read into a standard licensed version of the program.

EPW

Project file created in Esa Prima Win

DB4

Database file

SET

Initialisation file for the adjustment of project and user interface.

OTS

File with table templates for document.

EPD

Template for drawing in Paper space.