How do I Create a New Project in HCL?

Step 1: Open the Project Menu

Step 2: Press the Plus Icon at the top of the Screen

Step 3: Add Project Name and Description

Two subsequent windows will appear, inviting you to add a name and description to you project. Make sure to press the "ENTER" button when completed, even if you leave a field blank.

Note that while a project name is required, no description is needed unless the end-user requires it for their workflows.

Step 4: Add/Edit Jobs

Open the project by highlighting it and pressing the green checkmark at the bottom of the screen:

The, press the plus icon at the top of the screen to add any additional jobs to your project.

Note - all jobs added to the project will share the same control points imported to the project.

Additional help after Project Creation

Once a project has been created, you can then add control points, layout points, drawings, and additional jobs. You can also import and export your own projects. Here are the related help articles for these processes:

• Importing/Exporting Points
• Importing/Exporting Drawings
• Importing/Exporting Projects