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The '''Std CloseAllWindows''' command closes all documents.
The '''Std CloseAllWindows''' command closes all windows, thereby closing all documents.


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==Notes==
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* The command can only close [[Std_ViewDockUndockFullscreen|docked]] windows.
* A document can also be closed by right-clicking it in the [[Tree_view|Tree view]] and selecting {{MenuCommand|Close document}} from the context menu.
* A document can also be closed by right-clicking it in the [[Tree_view|Tree view]] and selecting {{MenuCommand|Close document}} from the context menu.



Revision as of 13:07, 20 June 2020

Std CloseAllWindows

Menu location
File → Close All
Workbenches
All
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
Std Close

Description

The Std CloseAllWindows command closes all windows, thereby closing all documents.

Usage

  1. Select the File → Close All option from the menu.
  2. If there are unsaved documents a dialog box will prompt you to save them:
    • Press the Save button to save the active document. If required enter a filename first.
    • Press the Discard button to discard the active document and lose all changes.

Options

  • If there are multiple unsaved documents: check the Apply answer to all checkbox to avoid being prompted for each unsaved document separately.
  • If there are unsaved documents: press Esc or the Cancel button to abort the command.

Notes

  • A document can also be closed by right-clicking it in the Tree view and selecting Close document from the context menu.

Preferences

  • The last used file location is stored: Tools → Edit parameters... → BaseApp → Preferences → General → FileOpenSavePath.

Scripting

See also: FreeCAD Scripting Basics.

To close a document use the closeDocument method of the FreeCAD application. For a scripting example see Std New.