Open (Startup Window)
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Open command [File menu (Graphics Window) or File menu (Startup Window)]

If there is a data set in memory which has been modified, you are asked if you want to save the changes - see the Close command.

Use this command to open an existing SHAPE data file. After the file has been read in, you are asked if you want to calculate immediately. If you click on OK, the crystal will be plotted in the Graphics window. If you decline to calculate immediately, you can modify the crystal or display parameters. When finished, use the Calculate command in the File menu.

You can create a new SHAPE data set with the New command, and import data from various crystallographic file formats with the Import File command.

Files written with SHAPE for DOS V4.1 and earlier cannot be read directly by SHAPE for Windows or Macintosh. You must use the DOS program FILEUP to convert these files to the newer "exchange" format.