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title: "File"
canonical: "https://docs.cuesystem.com/space/CVCIDE/498434807/File"
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> Macro (toc)

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From this menu, you may create a brand new project, a new project from a template, open an existing project, save an existing project, export an existing project as a template, close a project and exit the application

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# New ...

This item creates the new empty project. A new dialog box appears. Use dialog box and define project file name and location. The file extension *.cvcp (which stands for Cue Visual Composer project) is automatically added.

# New from Template ...

This item creates a new project from a template file. Select the appropriate template file using the open dialog box.

# Open

This item opens existing project *.cvcp. Use the open dialog box for file selection.

# Save

This item saves the current project.

# Save as ...

This item saves the current project to a new file. Use dialog box and define project file name and location.

# General info

This item shows project general information, where project information can be stored.

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# Export As Template ...

This item exports the current project as a project template file. Use dialog box and define file name and location.

# Firmware Folder ...

This item opens the folder where all firmware are stored.

# Close

This item closes the current project.

# List of recent projects

A list of recent projects allows opening project selected from the list.

# Exit

This item exits CVC.