FlamMap Text Editor

Several ASCII text files used in FlamMap can be created and edited in any available text editor. FlamMap also has a simple text editor, similar to Notepad, where you can view, edit, and save three of these files from within the application.

• Initial Fuel Moisture (.FMS) File using the button
• Custom Fuel Model (.FMD) File using the button
• ROS Adjustment (.ADJ) Files using the button

Selecting the Edit xxx File... option from the appropriate button opens the file named in the associated text box.

Text Editor Buttons

A blank FlamMap Text Editor window can be opened with the New File button.

You can also load a new file into the editor with the Open File button, the new file will be loaded in the Inputs tab of the "Run:" dialog box when you exit the editor.

The Save As button opens a "Save As" dialog where you can save the current text as a new file.

The Inspector button will check the current edits for validity.

The Help button will bring you to the topic associated with the text file above in this online help system.

 If any changes are made with the editor you will be asked if you want to save these changes when you exit the editor by clicking the Close button.