If you wish to save the map(s) you are working on, save them to a Workspace.
A workspace saves information about the tables you are using, any styles you have selected and objects in the cometic layer etc. It also saves the Layout Window (see next section). When you save files, you should create your own folder to save your files in. You should also use sub-folders when necessary to keep your various table and data files organised.

If you are working in the Map Room, all user folders are in a folder called USRFLDRS on drive Z:

To create your folder, select drive D, then look through the list of folders and open the folder called usrfldrs.Click the New Folder button to create a new folder, naming it with your name. Open your folder and save your workspace. Obviously if you are working elesewhere then you will have to set up your own directories and folders, but the idea is the same.

Beware: A workspace does not save copies of any tables, simply paths to them, so do not delete or move any tables which are used by your workspace, as you will not be able to open it again (...and there will be a great wailing and gnashing of teeth…)

To save a workspace, open the File menu and click Save Workspace. Select your folder and give the workspace a name. It will be saved with a .wor extension. The next time you wish to work with your maps, open the File menu and click Open Workspace. Find your .wor file and open it - your maps and layout will be recreated ready to continue working on them.