Project File

.asta file

Any projects you create with Astah are saved with .asta format files.

Creating a new project file

You can create a new project file by:

• Going to [File] - [New] or
• Clicking the most-left icon on a Tool bar
  

Template Files

You can choose which file to open as default when you create a new file.
You have three options.

• Blank File
• User Template
  ① Create your own template file you want to open when you create a new file, then save it in the directory below.
        Userhome/.astah/professional(uml)/template/project/xxxxx.asta
  ② Go to [Tools]-[System Properties]-[Project].
  ③ Choose [User Template] and enter the file name.
  

TIPS! Create your own template file
Create a template file with frequently used models and packages!


• Astah Built-in Templates
  ① Go to [Tools]-[System Properties]-[Project].
  ② Choose [Astah Built-in Template] and enter its file name.
        (Template files are stored in the Astah Installation folder/template/project.)
  

Opening an existing file

You can open an existing file by:

• Going to [File] - [Open]
  
• Clickng the 2nd-left button on the Tool bar.
  
• Choosing an .asta file under [Exit] of [File] menu
• Drag .asta file onto Astah app icon or an opened instance of Astah.

Auto-save Project Files

1. Go to [Tools]-[System Properties]-[File].
2. Specify the number of operations till the next auto-save and lick [Apply] - [OK].
   
   
3. Switch the save icon to the one says "Save periodically" to turn on the Auto-save.
   
   

File Preferences

You can change your preferences for files from [Tools]-[System Properties]-[File].