How to Create a New Prototype

When a new prototype is created, its hierarchical tree is loaded in Structure and its main form with the controls is loaded in the composer.


There are 3 ways to create a new prototype.
  • from the File menu, select " New Prototype..."
  • on the Toolbar, select the icon
  • with the keyboard, use the shortcut keys: Ctrl+N
The New Prototype screen displays.

New Prototype window

Item Description
Name: The field for the prototype name.
Select Template 'Local Templates' are templates stored locally on your disk. 'Public Templates' are templates that you can import from the server. You must be 'Logged in' to view templates in this list.
Information Displays the 'Author' name, the 'Date' it was created and a 'Description' of what this template does.
Screenshot Displays a preview of the template. Click the screenshot preview to view a full size image.
Create This button will create a prototype based on the template selected and will open it in the composer. You must have entered a name and selected a template to enable it.
Cancel This button will close the dialog.
Enter a prototype name
Enter a distinct name for the prototype to create. This field is mandatory. Only letters, spaces, dash '-', underscore '_', open '(' and close ')' parenthesis are allowed.
Select a Template
Select a sample prototype as a base for the new prototype. Select New Empty Prototype template to create a prototype from scratch.
Select the Create button
A prototype based on the template selected opens in the composer.