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2.1 Starting a New Project
When ShutterBug launches, it does not open with the main application window. You
must name and create a new project first. If you are already working on a ShutterBug
project, you can simply open it from the main menu or double-click the project icon on
your computer. After you open your project, you should set your user preferences first
before doing anything else (outlined on the next page).
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Start a New Project
To launch ShutterBug and start a new project, follow these 4 steps:
1. Double-click the ShutterBug icon to launch ShutterBug.
2. Go to the Main Menu and select File -> New.
3. A Save As window will appear that prompts you to name your ShutterBug file and
choose the location where you would like it to be saved.
4. Click Create. A new ShutterBug project will open in the Content window.
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Open An Existing Project
To open an existing ShutterBug project or file, follow these 6 steps:
1. Double-click the ShutterBug icon to launch ShutterBug.
2. Go to the Main Menu and select File -> Open.
3. The Finder window will open. Locate and select the desired file on your computer.
4. Click Open. Your ShutterBug project will open in the Content window.
5. ShutterBug stores a history of your 10 most recently opened ShutterBug files. To
open a recent file, go to the Main Menu and hover over File->Open Recent to
display the submenu.
6. The submenu will show your most recent ShutterBug files. Select the desired
file from the list to open it.
Now that you are ready to begin working on your project, go to the next page and set
your user preferences before building any content.
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