Opening Existing RockPlot2D Images (Rw2D Files)

RockPlot2D | File | Open

The RockPlot2D program can be used to open an existing 2-dimensional RockWorks graphic file, such as a map, cross section, or rose diagram, that has been saved as a RockWorks ".Rw2D" file. 

! RockPlot2D will open "RK6" created by RockWorks2006 - RockWorks15, and "RKW" files created by RockWorks2002 - RockWorks2004. It will not open RKW files created in RockWorks99 and earlier versions. See Opening Older Files for information.

Step-by-Step Summary

Option 1: Opening Rw2D Files Using the Project Manager (Easiest)

  1. Expand the 2-D Diagrams grouping in the Project Manager pane, if necessary, to display the names of the Rw2D files in the current project folder.
  2. Double-click on the name of the Rw2D file you wish to view.  You can also right-click on the file name and choose View File within RockPlot2D.
    Note that you can activate previews of the Rw2D diagrams in the Project Manager using the Project Manager setting in the Preferences | Program Settings window.

Option 2: Opening Rw2D Files in a New RockPlot2D Window

  1. If there is no RockPlot2D window yet displayed on the screen, you will need to create a new RockPlot2D window first. 
  2. To open an existing RockWorks Rw2D graphic file, select the File | Open command.  
  1. In the displayed dialog box, browse for the Rw2D file you wish to open, accessing other drives or directories as necessary. 
  2. When you have selected the file, click the Open button. The program will load the graphic file into the RockPlot2D window.

See also

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