3.1.1 New Project

You can create a new project at [File] – [New Project]. You can set properties of the project in [Project Configuration Wizard] window.

Item	Description
Project Name	Enter the name of the project. The project name will be saved as ‘Prj_MMDDhhmmss’ format by default. A duplicated name is not allowed. The name can be changed in the [File] - [Copy Project] menu. ※ Refer to the ‘Copy project’ section for more information.
Project Desc.	Enter the description of the project. It is not compulsory.
Work In	Specify the path where the project will be saved. The default path is “C:\CIMON\XpanelDesigner’Version’ Eng”. A folder with project name will be created, and the project file is saved as “*.xprj” format in the folder.
Type	The type of project file can be decided according to the dimension of each Xpanel model. ‘Hybrid Xpanel’ model is only compatible with ‘XT07C’ option, and you must check a ‘Hybrid’ checkbox. ‘XT07C –R’ indicates 7” Xpanel for lengthwise rotation. You cannot change the ‘Hybrid Xpanel’ model once the project has been created. You can choose a model from the table below.
	XT05S (5.6”)		XT04C (4.3”)
	XT06C (6.4”)		XT07C (7.0”)
	XT08C (8.0”)		XT15C (15.0”)
	XT10C (10.4”)		XT10CC (10.4”)
	XT12C (12.1”)		XT07C –R (7.0”)
	XT05M (5.6”) Mono		CM-NP/iNP (1024 x 768)
Project BG Color	Assign the background color of the project. White color is set by default. The background color will be applied to the additional pages.
Password	Enter a password for Xpanel project.
	Password	Sets up the password for the project. The password must be entered with following criteria. You can use alphanumeric. The password is case sensitive. You cannot use special characters and spaces. You can enter the password up to 8 characters. The password is displayed as ‘****’.
	Confirm Password	Enter the same password to confirm.
	OK	Saves the password setting.
	Cancel	Does not set up the password and goes back to the [New Project] window.
	The password you selected cannot be retrieved if forgotten.
OK	Creates a project with the entered information.
Cancel	Does not create a project and goes back to the start-up screen.

A ‘Page Properties’ window will appear as the project is created. You can create a page based on the properties in this window.

※ Please refer to the Page Properties manual for setting page options.

The configured settings in the [Project Configuration Wizard] window can be modified by selecting [Tools] – [Project]. You can change the description, background color, and password. You may also change the project type by pressing the [Convert] button.

※ Refer to the Project Conversion manual for converting the project.