Create an Open Plan File

Use this procedure to create an Open Plan file.

To create an Open Plan file:

1. Take one of the following actions:
   • On the File menu, click New.
   • Press CTRL+N.
   • On the Quick Access Toolbar, click the New button.
2. From the File Type list in the New File dialog box, select the type of file that you want to create (Project, Calendar, Resource, or Code).
3. In the Name field, enter a name for the new file.
4. In the Description field, enter a description for the file.
5. Click Next.
6. On the first page of the New File Wizard, select a default access mode for the project.
7. Decide whether you want to create an original new file or create the file as a copy of an existing one and click the appropriate option.
   If you are creating the new file as a copy of an existing file, Open Plan enables you to select the file that you want to use as a template.
8. Click Next.
9. Complete the remaining pages of the wizard, clicking Next to advance from page to page.
10. On the last page of the wizard, click Finish.

Note: When you have finished creating the file, you can display the Properties dialog box to review your settings and make any necessary changes.

Related Topic

• New File Dialog Box

Related Procedures

• Open an Open Plan File
• Save an Open Plan File
• Copy an Open Plan File
• Close an Open Plan File
• Delete an Open Plan File