Save As

You can use the Save As option, when you want to save the current style with a different name, or with a different file type. This is usually used when you have made a big change in a style and you want to keep the original file for revision. The same thing can be used, although less recommended due to file size, with the History.

To save as:

Go to File > Save As.
Select the directory where you want to save the file.
Select the type of file.
Set the new file name.

View the fields as follows:

Field	Description
PDS Files	Save your file in (the latest Optitex version) native format, i.e *.pds
PDS XML Files	Save your file in (the latest Optitex version) XML format, i.e .pdml Saving as .pdml will allow easier access for third party software engineers trying to access Optitex PDS files since it is written in an XML format. Pdml files can be loaded into Optitex products as if they were the native format of the product.
PDS 9 Files	Save your file in Optitex version 9 native format, i.e .dsn Saving as .dsn will allow you to open the file in Optitex version 9 but notice that some data will be lost. Style Sets and Zones for example are not available in Optitex version 9. To have PDS 9 file as the default, use the INI parameter listed here Important: Save to this format is discontinued starting from Optitex 19SP6
PDS 8 Files	Save your file in Optitex version 8 native format, i.e .dsn Saving as .dsn will allow you to open the file in Optitex version 8 but notice that some data will be lost. Style Sets and Zones for example are not available in Optitex version 8. Important: Save to this format is discontinued starting from Optitex 19SP6