A template file is used by the FileDefine command to provide initial attributes and contents for a file being created. A template file is also used by the FileEdit and FileList commands to provide attributes for a session when attributes have not been defined for the file being edited or listed.
The template file selected is based upon the file type. (The file type is usually the same as the extension part of the file name. For example, the file type of file "ApcIssu.C" is "C".) The template file name is formed as follows:
MDL + filetype + .CTL
For example, the template file name for a file type of "C" is "MDLC.CTL".
BIM-EDIT/XP searches for template files first in the Specific User Directory, then in the Site Directory, and finally in the System Directory. If the template file is not found, a search is made in the same manner for a template file of name "MDL$DFL.CTL".