Create a Project

A project is a single file or repository-based store for one or more models.

The first step in getting started with Enterprise Architect is to either open an existing project, or create a new one
In this example we create a new file-based project and add a template-based model to kick-start our modeling
Once your new project has been created it will have a simple Use Case model added for you to explore and tailor to your requirements
You can re-open your project at any time by double-clicking on it in a file browser
It should also appear in the Recent list on the Start Page

Create a New Project

Step	Description
1	Start Enterprise Architect. Result: The 'Open Project' dialog displays. (If the dialog does not appear, press Ctrl+O to invoke it.)
2	Click the drop-down arrow at the right of the Local File button, and click on the 'New Project' option. Result: The standard Windows file browser dialog displays. File-based Enterprise Architect projects are named with a .eap extension. You can also create projects on Firebird by clicking on the drop-down arrow in the 'Save as type' field and selecting the '*.feap' option.
3	Locate a suitable folder for your project and, in the 'File name' field, type in a distinctive name. Click on the Save button to continue. Result: Enterprise Architect creates a new project file and places it in the specified location. The project is then opened automatically. The Project Browser window displays with the 'Model' icon at the top, and the Model Wizard screen also displays.
4	In the left hand column click on '1. Core Modeling', and in the right hand column, in the 'UML 2' section, click on the 'Use Case' checkbox. Click on the OK button. Result: The Model Wizard automatically creates a new Use Case model for you, with an initial diagram, some notes and default elements to help get you started. At this stage all your changes have been saved to file and do not require further action.

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