The File menu can be accessed from the horizontal top bar menu at the top of the screen. The following options are available when a file is open:
New project (Ctrl+N) - create a new DesignBuilder dsb file.
Open project (Ctrl+O) - Open an existing DesignBuilder dsb file.
Close (Ctrl+F4) - close the currently open DesignBuilder dsb file and returned to the opening screen.
Print - Print current view
Load results file - load a previously generated ESO file.
Save (Ctrl+S) - Save currently open DesignBuilder dsb file. If no file is currently loaded then this command saves the libraries.
Save without output results - save the current DesignBuilder dsb file without output results reducing the file size. Use this option if you plan to send the dsb file by e-mail or to the support forums.
Save as (F12) - save the DesignBuilder dsb file using a different name/location.
Save as template - save the DesignBuilder dsb file as a template so it can be used as a starting point for subsequent new projects.
Import 2-D DXF floorplan - import a 2-D DXF floorplan into the model for tracing over.
Import detailed survey data - import a survey data file into the model (advanced option - contact DesignBuilder support for more information on this)
Import building from external file - import a building into the current model from an external file. The option assumes that there is only one building in the external file.
Import library data - import library data from an existing DDF file.
Export EnergyPlus Heating design IDF file - export an IDF file using options for heating design calculations.
Export EnergyPlus Cooling design IDF file - export an IDF file using options for cooling design calculations.
Export EnergyPlus Simulation design IDF file - export an IDF file using options for simulation using hourly weather data.
Export model image - export the currently displayed image of the model.
Export 3-D DXF model - export the model in 3-D DXF format.
Export CSV - export a summary of the model in spreadsheet format
Export library data - export library data in DDF format.