A new project can be created in one of the following ways:
- Dashboard
- Local Projects List
- Taskbar context menu
- Project wizard
Dashboard
On the dashboard via the button 'New Project' under the Overview tab.
Local Projects List
Open the Local Projects list and click the button 'New Project' on the sidebar.
Taskbar context menu
Right-click the ETS6 icon on the taskbar and then click 'New Project' in the context menu.
The New Project dialog appears on the screen.
The following options are provided in order to configure the basic project settings.
| Option | Description | Default value |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Project name to identify the project. If a project with the same name already exists, then a consecutive number in parentheses will be added to the name, e.g. '(1)'. | New Project |
| Project type | Defines the building use of the project to be created. | Other commercial |
|
Create default topology |
If checked: Below structure is immediately created in topology.
If not checked: The project has only a Backbone line created in the topology, without additional lines. |
Create default topology |
Finally, by means of the button 'Create project' the new project will be created and opened immediately thereafter.