File management

File management

OSLO deals with several different types of files. The types of files used by the program include lens files, macro source files (SCP and CCL), glass catalogs, database files, help files, help graphics files, test glass lists, CCL executable files, and configuration files. For the most part, users only interact directly with lens files and macro source files. Lens files are opened using the File menu in the main window, while macro source files are opened using the File menu in the text editor window (discussed later).

OSLO lens files are ordinary text files that contain sequences of commands needed to enter data for a lens. The files can be manipulated by the Windows file manager, organized in directories, or whatever, according to your habits.

The commands File >> Open and File >> Save As bring up a Windows dialog box. The dialog box contains, in addition to the standard controls, two buttons that switch to the OSLO private directory or the public directory. Files shipped with the program are contained in the public directory, while files that you develop should generally be placed in the private directory.

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