Template:SysCAD application Background popup options

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Right clicking on the SysCAD background (the grey areas on the main application window) will bring up a pop-up list of short-cut commands. There are three sets of commands available to the user, depending on the state of the SysCAD project. The short-cut commands available from Build 139.33457 are:

1) This set of short-cut commands are visible when SysCAD is in the Start mode, (SysCAD project is not opened).

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  • Up to 8 most recently opened projects will be listed here for quick access.



  • Exit: Exits SysCAD.

2) This set of short-cut commands are visible when SysCAD project is opened, and SysCAD is in the Edit mode.

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  • New Graphics Window: Creates a New Graphic Window.
  • New Document...: Creates a New Document.
  • Save Project : Saves the project by saving all project files.
  • Close Project : Closes the project.
  • Zip Project : Creates a copy of the project in the zipped format.
  • Save Project Layout : Saves the project layout by updating the project file Options.WindowArrangement.ini.

  • Explorer: Brings up the Explorer Window.
  • Messages: Brings up the Message Window.
  • Plant Model: Brings up the Plant Model Access Window, where user can view global settings for the project.
  • Solver Settings: Brings up the Solver Settings Access Window, where user can set / view settings for the solver.
  • View Species Properties: This opens the Species Properties window.
  • General Options: Brings up the General Options Dialog box.
  • Reports: Brings up the Reports Dialog box.



  • Reset: Resets the project by clearing the various parameters.
  • Run: Starts SysCAD Simulation.
  • Stop: Stops SysCAD Simulation.
  • Idle: Pauses SysCAD Simulation.
  • Step or Idle: Pauses SysCAD Simulation if Stopped or Busy; OR solves one Step if the Simulation is Paused.
  • MultiStep or Idle: Pauses SysCAD Simulation if Stopped or Busy; OR solves Multiple Steps if the Simulation is Paused.

  • Open Containing Folder: Windows Explorer will be opened displaying the current project folder.
  • Exit SysCAD: Exits SysCAD.

3) This set of short-cut commands are visible when SysCAD project is opened, and SysCAD is in the Solve mode.

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  • Explorer: Brings up the Explorer Window.
  • Messages: Brings up the Message Window.
  • Plant Model: Brings up the Plant Model Access Window, where user can view global settings for the project.
  • Solver Settings: Brings up the Solver Settings Access Window, where user can set / view settings for the solver.
  • View Species Properties: This opens the Species Properties window.
  • General Options: Brings up the General Options Dialog box.



  • Run: Starts SysCAD Simulation.
  • Stop: Stops SysCAD Simulation.
  • Idle: Pauses SysCAD Simulation.
  • Step or Idle: Pauses SysCAD Simulation if Stopped or Busy; OR solves one Step if the Simulation is Paused.
  • MultiStep or Idle: Pauses SysCAD Simulation if Stopped or Busy; OR solves Multiple Steps if the Simulation is Paused.

  • Open Containing Folder: Opens the Project folder in Microsoft File Explorer.