Projects and Files

Project Files (.mcp)

MapleCAM saves projects as .mcp files — compressed JSON containing your stock dimensions, imported parts, operations, tool assignments, and all settings. The design geometry is embedded in the project file, so you don't need to keep the original SVG/DXF alongside it.

Creating and Saving

• New Project — File > New Project (Ctrl+N)
• Save — File > Save (Ctrl+S)
• Save As — File > Save As (Ctrl+Shift+S)

Multi-Tab Editing

MapleCAM supports multiple projects open simultaneously in separate tabs. Each tab has its own undo/redo history, selection state, and dirty flag.

Recent Files

The File menu shows recently opened projects for quick access. Use File > Clear Recent Files to reset the list.

Project Settings

Each project stores:

• Stock dimensions — width (X), height (Y), thickness (Z)
• Material — selected from the material library (affects recommended feed rates)
• Machine — which machine configuration to target
• Safe Z — height for rapid positioning moves
• Clearance height — height for short repositioning moves