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If you want to edit an existing document with the editor, you can start the editor by double-clicking on the file symbol in the Explorer. The prerequisite for this is that the editor is registered for editing the file extensions ".aml" or ".amlx". If the editor has already been started, you can drag'n drop a file symbol into the editor and open it for editing. Otherwise, open the document via the corresponding menu command.
If the loaded file is an AutomationML file, the editor recognizes which CAEX version is referenced in the AutomationML document. The detected CAEX version is displayed in the upper right corner of the Main Toolbar.
The editor adapts its editor properties and layout to the recognized CAEX version. The biggest difference that is immediately noticeable is the absence of the AttributeTypeLibrary and the corresponding view if it is a CAEX 2.15 document. It is possible to transform a loaded document to another CAEX version by clicking on the CAEX button.
It is possible to configure how a document is loaded in the editor preferences in the settings menu.
The editor can always reload the last edited document when started. In addition, a check of the loaded document's schema consistency can be performed each time it is loaded.
In the upper window bar you can see the processing status of the document. A green dot indicates that there are no unsaved changes. Use the folder icon to open the storage location of the document.
AutomationML documents can also be components of AutomationML containers. How to work with AutomationML containers and edit individual contents is described in the section Handling AutomationML containers.