Create a Resource File

Use the New File dialog box to create a new resource file.

To create a new resource file:

1. Display the New File dialog box by taking one of the following actions.
   • Double-click an empty area in either pane of the Open Plan Explorer.
   • On the File menu, click New.
   • Press the Ctrl+N keys.
   • Click the New button in the Select dialog box (when you create a project using the New File Wizard, this dialog box appears on the Files page).
   • Click the New button on the Quick Access Toolbar.
2. From the File Type drop-down list, select Resource.
3. Enter a name and description for the resource file.
4. Take one of the following actions:
   • To create a basic resource file using Open Plan default settings, click Finish.
   • To enter detailed information about the resource file using the New File Wizard, click Next, and complete the remaining pages of the wizard.
     Note: You can always enter this detailed information at a later time using the Resource File Properties dialog box.

     Context-sensitive information is available for each page of the wizard. Press F1 or click the Help button on each page.

Related Topics

• Using the New File Wizard
• Using the New File Dialog Box

Related Procedures

• Open a Resource File
• Copy a Resource File
• Save a Resource File
• Delete a Resource File
• Assign a Resource File to a Project Using the Open Plan Explorer
• Assign a Resource File to a Project Using Project Properties
• Change the Resource File Assigned to a Project
• Add Resources to a File
• Assign Resource Requirements to an Activity