Organize files into projects

Start a new project

1. Create or open the file you want to make the basis of the new project.
2. Choose File > Save As.
3. In the Project drop-down menu, choose New Project.
4. Use the Save dialog box to specify a name for the file, then click Save.

Switch to a different project

1. Choose File > Open (and if you are using the Alias browser, click the Show List button).
2. In the Go (Windows) or Projects (Mac) drop-down menu, choose Projects.
3. Click the name of the project directory to select it.
4. In the Project drop-down menu, choose Set Current (Windows), or click the Set Current button (Mac).

Add a frequently used location to the Go menu (Windows and Alias file browsers only)

1. Choose File > Open (and if you are using the Alias browser, click the Show List button).
2. Locate the directory you want to add to the Go menu.
   • In the Windows Open dialog box, click the arrow button next to the Go menu and choose an option from the Set Paths menu.
   • In the Alias file browser, open the Go pop-up menu and choose Set from the pop-up menu.

What if...?

The Windows style browser does not appear?

Your version of Alias may be customized to use the Alias browser instead.

1. Choose Preferences > General Preferences.
2. Choose System on the left side of the option window.
3. Set Type of File Browser to Windows.