To create a new project

To start a new OpenBridge Modeler project, use the following procedure.

Note: If you have any files open in OpenBridge Modeler, be sure to save them before creating a new project. Only one project may be open at a time.

Either:

If…	Do this…
You currently have a file open in OpenBridge Modeler	Select File > New in ribbon. or Press `<Ctrl+N>`.
You have no files open	Select the New File tool () on the Work Page.

The New dialog opens.

Select a folder where the project will be saved.
Type the File name.
Select the Seed file:
1. Click Browse. The Select Seed File dialog opens.
2. Navigate to and select the appropriate seed file.
  The seed files installed with the product in C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenBridgeModeler CONNECT Edition\WorkSpace\System\seed\ are recommended to be used. If you want to create custom seed files for your organization, these may be used as a basis.
3. Click Open.
Click Save.

The new project file is created and opened in OpenBridge Modeler.

Tip: If you created the new file from the File Open dialog, then you must select it and click Open in that dialog.