Create a New Project

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Summary #

A project is where your saved work lives in MP Ember. It stores your model text, runs, results, and related data under a name you choose. Use Create a New Project when you want to start fresh, load an example, or import an existing .mp or .wng file as a saved project.

Before You Start #

  • Work in Project mode (not Scratch Pad). New projects are automatically saved; the Scratch Pad is for temporary work unless you save it later.
  • Make sure you are in the correct workspace (organization). Switch workspaces first if needed.
  • You cannot create a new project while a model is compiling. Wait for the current run to finish or cancel it.

Ways to Create a New Project #

You can start the flow in two ways:

When a Project is Already Open:

  1. Click the current project name in the top-left corner to open the project menu.
  2. Choose New Project.

When No Project is Open:

  1. Stay in Project mode.
  2. Click Your Projects in the top-left area.
  3. Click Create New Project (or the equivalent button shown when you have no projects).

The Create a New Project Dialog Appears with Three Options:

OptionBest For
From Example Starting with a built-in sample model.
From File UploadImporting an existing .mp or .wng file from your computer.
Blank Project Starting from an empty model.

Create a Project From an Example:
  1. From New Project, select From Example.
  2. Expand the folders and click the example you want to use.
  3. Review and edit the suggested Project Name (it usually ends with “(Copy)”).
  4. Click Create.

The example is copied into a new project and opens in the workspace.  Examples are useful for learning the editor and graph without building a model from scratch.

Create a Project From a File Upload:
  1. From New Project, select From File Upload.
  2. Choose your .mp or .wng file.
  3. Review and edit the suggested Project Name if needed.
  4. (Optional) Add a Project Description.
  5. Click Create.

The file is imported, and the project opens automatically.

Create a Blank Project:
  1. From New Project, select Blank Project.
  2. Enter a Project Name.
  3. (Optional) Add a Project Description.
  4. Click Create.

The new project opens immediately and is ready for editing.

After You Create a Project:

  • The new project becomes your current project.
  • Its name appears in the top-left project menu.
  • You can rename it or edit the description later via Project Information in the project menu.
  • Work is automatically saved.
  • To switch to another saved project, use Your Projects in the project menu.

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Updated on May 21, 2026