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Save Project

Overview​

Next Design offers two file save formats. Choose the one that best suits your development style.

  • JSON format (*.nproj)
  • Database format (*.iproj)
Reference

Selecting a File Save Format​

You can select the file save format the first time you save a newly created project. Immediately after installing Next Design, JSON format is selected by default. To change the default file save format, select [File] > [Options] > [File Format].

Also, to change the file save format for an existing project, select [Save As] from the [File] menu. In the [Save the project with a name] dialog, select the desired format from [File Type] and save.

Caution

When saving a new project, make sure the file save format matches the profile you're applying. If the file save format doesn't match, you won't be able to import the profile when it's updated.

Creating a Project as a Template​

You can create a project template by saving it in the project template file format (.nprot or .iprot).

To create a project as a template, follow these steps:

Creating a Project as a Template

Instructions
  1. Open the project you want to create as a template.
  2. Click [File] > [Save As] to open the [Save the project with a name] dialog box.
  3. Select one of the following from [Save as type]:
  • [Template file (JSON format) (*.nprot)]
  • [Template file (database format) (*.iprot)]
  1. Click the [Save] button to save the project as a template.
Caution
  • From the project homepage, enter the "Project Name," "Summary," and "Category."
  • For "Project Name," enter the name of the template.
  • For "Summary," enter a description of what the template can do.
  • For "Category," enter a classification that best describes the template's position.

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