====== Creating Projects ======

There are two ways to create a new project in **//LostPlot//** - creating a new project, and updating an existing project which has not yet been saved.

==== Create Project ====

{{:lostplot:manual:toolbar_0003.jpg?nolink&50 |}} {{ :lostplot:manual:create_0001.jpg?200|}}In order to add a new project, click the [Create] toolbar button. A dialog is displayed showing all of the existing project names in your collection, along with a field into which you can enter the new project name.

A [Group] drop-down is provided listing all current groupings that have been created by the author - in many ways, these can be regarded as 'folders' and allow an element of management of projects. Either select one of the existing groupings or type a new grouping into the field.

After entering an appropriate [Project Name], click the [Create] button to create the empty project in the database.

//Note: Once updated in the database, any new grouping will appear in the drop-down listbox for selection with new projects in the future.//

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==== Update Project ====

{{:lostplot:manual:toolbar_0004.jpg?nolink&50 |}}An alternate method of creating a new project is to edit the empty **//LostPlot//** environment when initially logging into the application. Add as many Index Cards as required then click the [Update] toolbar button.

Prior to updating the database, **//LostPlot//** will prompt for a new project name.

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It is strongly advised that you create a project using the [Create] toolbar button prior to adding Index Cards, as the project can then be configured to auto-save changes as they are entered. Until the project has been saved at least once, the auto-save features are unable to operate leaving you open to data loss in the case of internet connection failure.


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