In addition to standard Save and Save AS options (Ctr+S) available in any windows applications there are additional SA job file formats to consider.
SpatialAnalyzer application files come in two formats:
*.XIT files are older 32bit application files. The 32bit format limits the amount of data that can be stored within this file type
*.XIT64 are our current 64bit application files.
To open an SA application file use the Browse File button which will open a file browser window to navigate to a particular file. You can also use the Open Sample File button which will take you to our samples directory located in the install directory for SA (C:\Program Files (x86)\New River Kinematics). You can also select from the Recent Documents list.
Any SA job file can be used as a template. By default, template files are saved in the C:\AnalyzerData\Templates directory, and browsing for a template will take you to this location. Saving a file using the name "Default.XIT64" will trigger SA to automatically open this file as a template when the File New button is pressed. Using a default template is a great way to customize SA. Open a new SA job file, apply any default settings you would like to have when SA is opened (including geometry fit settings, vector group settings or report settings) and then save that
Spatial Analyzer does not offer a standard undo operation. It can therefore be helpful to regularly save your file and take advantage of the built in backup process which includes Automatic Backups and Restore points. All automatic backup files are saved to this folder: C:\Analyzer Data\Backup. Measurement backups are saved to a subdirectory of this directory named Measurements.
Automatic Backups can be configured to capture periodic, automatic backups of your working file which requires no user intervention. Settings for this are available on the Machine Configuration tab of the User Options. These can be enabled for a full job files, measurements only, and Measurement Plans (MPs).
Restore Points As an alternative to automatic backups SA also offers the ability to use restore points. Restore points can be thought of as “quicksaves”. At any time, you can create a quick backup of your current files by creating a restore point. You can then revert back to the restore point to continue from that point. They are not a complete alternative to an undo system (which is not available in SA) as they require you to consciously create a restore point. However, they are very useful as quicksaves of your working job file.
To create a restore points press Alt+Space
To undo to a restore point press Ctr+Z. This will bring up a list of possible restore points to choose from.