Create a project on this PC

Choose a parent folder and project name, then create and open a Windows project.

In the Windows app, create a project folder in a location you choose on this PC.

Choose the name and location

  1. Save edited files and finish pending work. Close detached editors and settings windows.

  2. Open the environment menu at the top of the navigation panel and choose Local. If no local project is open, Projects on this PC appears. If a project is open, choose the Local row below the project in the navigation panel to open Projects on this PC. On Projects on this PC, choose New project.

  3. Enter a Project name. Use a name such as my-rtl-project.

  4. Beside Location, choose Choose and select the parent folder.

  5. Check the Project folder preview, then choose Create. The new project opens in the current window.

Check the project

Check the project name and the project folder before adding files.

If the name field shows Use letters or numbers. Slashes and reserved Windows names such as CON are not allowed., enter a valid name. If creation succeeds but opening fails, the dialog shows the created folder and Open created project. If the app shows Save edited files and finish pending work before switching projects or environments., save edited files and finish pending work, then choose Open created project again. If it shows Close detached editors and settings windows before switching projects or environments., close detached editors and settings windows, check the created folder path and choose Close to close the create dialog, then choose Open project folder on Projects on this PC and select the created folder.

Local Workspaces and Data Boundaries