.. include:: vars.rst

.. _section-first-execution:


First Execution
---------------

When you start |SD|, the application will allow you to:

-   **Open…** |br|
    Browse the filesystem for an existing *System Designer*
    project (.rtisdproj)
-   **Import Zip…** |br|
    Browse the filesystem to import a *System Designer*
    project that was previously exported and sent to you (.zip)
-   **Create New…** |br|
    Create a new project
-   **Open Selected…** |br|
    Open one of the listed Recent Projects (the list
    is empty right after the first execution)

.. figure:: static/first_exec_open.png
    :alt: Opening a project  
    :name: Figure_first_exec_open
    :align: center
    :figwidth: 110%