.4d – 12D Wiki Beta Test

Saving Text Files

12d Model utilises a lot of "text" based files, most of which can be edited either inside 12d Model or with a Text Editor. However, be aware that not all file formats are the same, and in particular the file encoding. Whilst 12d has support for UTF encoded files, UTF does come in different flavours [...]

Writing Setup Files in 12d Model

12d Model uses a number of setup files that define things such as string names, linestyles, colours, etc, and usually have the extension ".4d". Below is general outline of the options available users when writing out (saving) setup files in 12d Model. Details of individual file can be found under Configure 12d User directory files [...]