This article will walk you through what you need to know about starting a new project.
You can, at any time, invite others to work together with you on your project. Learn more about collaborative working.
Start a new project
- Open the Home tab.
- Select + New Project.
- Select what you want to start with: Blank Canvas, Template or Files. See description below for more information.
When selecting + New Project you can choose:
- Blank Canvas to start a new project with the default white background.
- Template which opens a menu with available templates to choose from.
- Files to import files or images from multiple sources and create a new project with them. See which types of files are supported.
Tip: All projects will initially be stored on your device. In order for your project to be accessible for others to join, you need to start it in the cloud. To do so, once in a new project, select the +Invite from the top right hand part of your screen. Learn more about inviting others to your project and the differences between local and cloud projects.
- Open the Home tab.
- Select + New Project.
- Select what you want to start with: Blank Canvas, Template or Files. See description below for more information.
When selecting + New Project you can choose:
- Blank Canvas to start a new project with the default white background.
- Template which opens a menu with available templates to choose from.
- Files to import files or images from multiple sources and create a new project with them. See which types of files are supported.
Tip: All projects will initially be stored on your device. In order for your project to be accessible for others to join, you need to start it in the cloud. To do so, once in a new project, select the +Invite from the top right hand part of your screen. Learn more about inviting others to your project and the differences between local and cloud projects.
- Open up Explain Everything in your web browser.
- Select + New Project from the Cloud Projects section.
- Select what you want to start with: Blank Canvas, Template or Files. See description below for more information.
- Select the desired microphone settings and you’re ready to get started!
When selecting + New Project you can choose:
- Blank Canvas to start a new project with the default white background.
- Template which opens a menu with available templates to choose from.
- Files to import files or images from multiple sources and create a new project with them. See which types of files are supported.
- CODE to join a pre-existing project instead.
Note When you're using Explain Everything in a browser, all your projects exist in the cloud on Explain Everything Drive.
Tip: You can invite others to join your project by selecting the CODE on the right hand side of your screen and following the specific instructions. Learn more about inviting others to your project and the differences between local and cloud projects.