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File toolbar > New File menu > New Shortcut Key : CTRL+N |
If the model is different to the most recently used file, then you must decide what to do before you start the new model.
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Yes: Save the active model No: Do not save the active model Cancel: Cancel File > Save |
Notes:
Is the Part-Outline of the Base-Part coloured?
![]() Show Forces Vectors enabled ![]() Show Forces is disabled |
After File > New, there are two reasons the Part-Outline of the Base-Part is not the default color for a Part that is kinematically-defined. A.Is Show Force-Vectors enabled? To disable Show Force Vectors: 1.Click Forces toolbar (right of the graphic-area) > Show Force-Vectors B.Is a Plane hiding the Base-Part? A Plane can hide the Base-Part when Show Model in Mechanism is enabled. To disable Show Model in Mechanism: 1.Click Visibility toolbar (above the graphic-area) > Show Model in Mechanism |