Creating Projects
To create your first Project, use the Design | New project menu item. If this is the very first time you have launched the studio, you may see a Getting Started screen like the one below:


Managing Projects and Workspaces
You can use the various options available under the Design menu to undertake specific project management actions, including create, delete, copy, import, export, etc.
You can also use the Workspace Management option within the Design menu to perform a whole range project and workspace management operations, including renaming projects and workspaces.
Renaming and Moving Projects
In addition to the Workspace Management option within the Design menu item, you can also double-click on an open project name on the top info strip to rename it. You can also move it to a different workspace by double-clicking the workspace name.

Main Menu and Toolbar
You can access the core WebMaker functionality from the Menu and Toolbar to create, test and publish your web applications. We will cover many of these items as we progress through the documentation.
Customising the Toolbar
You can customise the appearance and grouping of the icons on the toolbar to suit your requirements by using the Edit | Preferences menu option and selecting the Toolbar link.
Importing and Exporting Projects
You can export your WebMaker project using the Design | Export option. This will package and save a copy of your project in a .zip file which you can import in future. The Export feature is useful for ad-hoc sharing, archiving, backups and distribution.
You can Import projects that have been previously exported. You can use the links to either select a .zip file that contains a previously exported project or locate the unzipped project directory structure, containing a file exported_project.xml.

Managing Project Templates
Whenever you create a new project, it is based on a template. Some templates are included by default but you can create your own templates that can provide a base for future projects.
You can create a template by simply designating any project as a template using the Design | Project Properties menu option or by using a suitable project management screen such as Open Project or Workspace Management. Simply click the Allow this project to be used as a template for new projects check box. This template should now appear as a thumbnail, representing an option for the basis of new projects.

Sharing Project Templates
Project templates are the same as normal projects and can be shared in exactly the same way. Simply create a project based on the template and share the project using the Team menu item. See later section on Sharing and Collaboration.