Creating a New Project

Creating a New Project

When you first launch Kinexus, your first step is to create a project. A project is a folder on your computer that will contain all your story's data and media assets.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Open the Project Menu: When you open the app, the Project Menu appears automatically. If you have closed it, click the Menu button in the top-left corner.

2. Start a New Project: Click the New Project button.

3. Choose a Location: Your browser will open a file system dialog asking you to select a folder. This folder will be the parent directory where your new project folder will be created. For example, if you select your Documents folder, your project will be created inside it.

4. Grant Permission: The browser will ask for permission to view and save files in the selected directory. You must click "Save changes" or "Allow" to proceed. Kinexus needs this permission to save your work.

5. Name Your Project: An input box will appear asking for your project's name. This name will also be used to create the project folder.

Once you provide a name, Kinexus will create a new folder on your computer with that name. Inside this folder, it will generate the following structure:

• /My-Project-Name/
  • story.json: The core file containing all your scenes, choices, and story data.
  • /images/: A folder for your story's images.
  • /videos/: A folder for your story's videos.
  • /sounds/: A folder for your story's audio files.

The editor will now become active, starting you with a single scene named start. You are now ready to begin creating your story!