New file

Click Add Overlay > Files > New File to create a new file (a BDS, FDB or an IDB file).

Note: To load an existing file, use the File option.

  • Select New File and click Next.
  • In the file browser, select the location you want your new file to be saved.

  • Enter a File name for your new file.
  • Determine the file type by selecting one of the SIS proprietary formats from the drop-down menu.

About file types

  1. Cadcorp Base Dataset (*.bds)
  2. Cadcorp Feature Database (*.fdb)
  3. Cadcorp Item Database (*.idb).

Click Finish when complete.