Creating a New Project

To Create an Author-it Project

1. Start Author-it Project Manager.
2. Open your Author-it Library.
3. If no Project is associated with the Library, the Create New Project screen appears when you open the Library in Project Manager.

   -or-

   If a Project is already associated with the Library, choose File > New Project to create a new Project.

   The Create New Project window appears.

   

4. Enter a Project Name for your new project.
5. Choose a Start Date for your new project.
6. If your Library already has a Project you can save time by basing your new project on an existing one. Choose the project name from the Base new project on drop down menu option.

   You may also choose from the following Project options:

   • Copy Resource Assignments
   • Copy Task Dependencies
   • Copy Associated Objects
7. Choose OK. The Project Manger window opens displaying the name of your new Project in the Show Project pane.