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4. The File menu |

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4.1 Simulation 4.2 Save current settings 4.3 Make default 4.4 Restore default

4.1 Simulation |

|  | The first item in the File-menu is Simulation and allows you to select the Enigma of your choice. Slide off to open the menu and select the required Enigma model. We call this the Enigma Class. Some models have a further submenu that allows a Skin to be selected. This skin only affects the cosmetics of the machine, not the functionality. The reason for this is that for any given model (e.g. M3) different manufacturers were used. Besides the models were modified and changes were applied as time went by. The part below the dashed line contains the 'virtual' Enigma machines. Mose of these machines do not exist but are created for research of the cryptological aspects, or just for fun. The only exception is the Polish Enigma, which is a very rare replica made by the Poles just before the war.

M3, M1332 | M3, M2114 | M4 Naval machine | Air Force machine | G-312 Abwehr

4.2 Save current settings |

The current settings may be saved to disc by dragging the icon from the Save box to the desired place on your harddisc. Alternatively, press F3 to open this Save box. User settings can be reloaded by double clicking an Enigma file, dropping an Enigma file onto the Enigma icon in the iconbar, or dropping an Enigma file in the main Enigma window. When dropping an Enigma file in the Steckerbrett window, the current simulation will remain active, but the initial settings will be loaded from the file. |  |

4.3 Make default |

When the program is first started, the default Simulation is loaded, complete with its default initial settings. When researching the Enigma, you may at some point want to save the current simulation and its settings as the default one. To do so, select Make default from the menu. Alternatively, press Shift-F3 on the keyboard. A warning is issued before the settings are actually saved to disc.

4.4 Restore default |

This is the opposite of the previous item. Whenever you have saved the current settings as the new default, but want to revert to the initial ones, select Restore default settings from the menu. Alternatively press F2 on the keyboard. A warning is issued before the default settings are actually restored.

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