How to Open a Prototype

When a prototype is created, it is possible to reopen it later. Its hierarchical tree is loaded in Structure and its main form with the controls is loaded in the composer.


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

Open Prototype window

Item Description
Select Prototype Select a prototype in the list. The 'My Prototypes' section displays prototypes you have created and are stored locally on your disk. The 'My Contacts Prototypes' are prototypes created by your contacts and deployed for you to review.
Information Displays the 'Author' name, the 'Organization', the date it was 'Created', the date it was 'Modified' and a 'Description' of what this prototype does.
Screenshot Displays a preview of the prototype. Click the screenshot preview to view a full size image.
Open This button will open the prototype selected in the composer. You must select a prototype to enable it.
New This button will open the 'New Prototype' window where a new prototype can be created. It will be shown after login, the first time the 'Open Prototype' window shows.
Cancel This button will close the dialog.
Select a Prototype
Select a prototype under the 'My Prototypes' section to edit it. Select a prototype under the 'My Contacts Prototypes' section to view it and to add feedbacks to it.
Select the Open button
The selected prototype opens in the composer. If it is one from your contacts, the system will change in feedbacker perspective where only a subset of functionnalities will be available.