The items in the File menu apply to all objects being painted.
| New | This item displays the New dialog that enables you to define a new window, menu, form, display object, or combination thereof. If the current layout has been modified, the painter first asks you if you want to save your work before proceeding. |
| Open | This item displays the Open dialog that enables you to load an existing window, menu, form, display object, or combination thereof. If the current layout has been modified, the painter first asks you if you want to save your work before proceeding. |
| Save | This item displays the Save dialog that gives you the option of saving all or some of the objects you have changed and establishing an association between those objects. |
| Save As | This item displays the Save As dialog that gives you the option of saving all or some of your objects under different names and establishing an association between those objects. |
| Drawing Preferences | This item displays the Drawing Preferences dialog that enables you to change various parameters associated with both the visual and operational characteristics of layout mode. |
| Import | This item displays the Import dialog that enables you to import existing forms, form fields, menus, and menu items from the Data Dictionary. |
| Generate | This item displays the Generate dialog that enables you to quickly create simple form layouts derived from the definitions of the database object types which are defined in the Data Dictionary. |
| Test | This item invokes "test mode" that enables you to verify the dynamic behavior of the form fields and menu items you have created. |
| Exit | This item exits you from the Screen Painter. If you have made any changes to your work, the Exit dialog is displayed asking if you would like to save your changes. |