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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.
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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 9 most recently opened ShutterBug files. To
open a recent file, go to the Main Menu and select File->Open Recent.
6. A submenu will open showing your most recent ShutterBug files. Select the desired
file from the list to open it.
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