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■ Prompts you for a file name and saves the current file to
  disk. With Save File As, you can save to a different file
  name and preserve the original version.
 
■ Important: To rename a project, use the MS-DOS command
             RENAME. A project cannot be renamed from the
             programming environment. When you use the
             MS-DOS RENAME comand, only the project (.MAK)
             file is renamed. Names of form modules and
             code modules remain unchanged unless you
             explicitly rename them.
 
■ To name and save the current file:
    1. Type a file name in the File Name text box.
                  ┌────────────────────────┐
       File Name: │ UNTITLED.BAS           │
                  └────────────────────────┘
    2. Select the file format (available only for non-form
       files):
 
       ┌Format──────────────────┐
       │                        │ • Use the Binary option
       │ ( ) Binary - Fast load │   for form and code modules
       │      and save          │   decrease file load and
       │                        │   save time.
       │ (•) Text - Readable by │ • Use the Text option for
       │      other programs    │   include files, document
       │                        │   files, and source code
       └────────────────────────┘   control.
 
        Note: Form files are always saved in binary format.
 
    3. Press Enter or choose OK to save the file,
       ╔════════╗
       ║   OK   ║
       ╚════════╝
       or choose one of the following:
       ┌────────┐
       │ Cancel │  To cancel the operation
       └────────┘
       ┌────────┐
       │  Help  │  To get help
       └────────┘
       Note: If a disk file has the same name as the file
             being saved, Visual Basic prompts you to
             confirm before overwriting the file.
 
■ The Directories list box provides access to other drives
  and directories:
 
   Directories:
  ┌──────────────┐
  │ ..           ↑ • Include a drive/path designation with
  │ [-A-]        ░   the file name
  │ [-C-]        ░
  │              ↓ • Choose the appropriate drive/directory
  └──────────────┘