# Creating Your First Project

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<summary>How do I add a project?</summary>

To add a new project, click on the "Add Project" button in the top right corner of the window. Specify the name and location of your project. Optionally (if available) you can assign a client to the project. Projects help you organise your floor plans uploaded to the app.

**Video guide:** [laiout lessons - How to navigate your dashboard & create new projects](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVJPfnaXXT0)

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<summary>How do I upload a file?</summary>

To upload a file, enter an existing project or create a new one. Click on a square with upload symbol. In the pop-up window choose a file from your computer you want to upload. You can also drag and drop the files you want to upload. Currently you can upload max 5 files in one batch. In the modal, from the available buttons select which mode do you want to use (Lite/Pro/Serviced). Optionally you can add a note that can for example explain which part of the file has to be uploaded or which rooms have to be retained.

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<summary>Can I edit project's name and location?</summary>

Yes. You can edit project details by clicking on on the 3 dots on the right of the Project row.

**Video guide:** [laiout lessons - How to navigate your dashboard & create new projects](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVJPfnaXXT0)

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<summary>How can I sort my projects?</summary>

You can sort your projects by name, address, client, size and number of floors. By default the projects are sorted by the time of creation, the newest appearing on the top of the list.

**Video guide:** [laiout lessons - How to navigate your dashboard & create new projects](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVJPfnaXXT0)

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<summary>Is the total sqm displayed GEA or NIA?</summary>

The area displayed in the Projects page is the total GEA of all floors uploaded into that project. NIA and GEA calculations follow either RICS or GIF measurement standards, which you can configure in Advanced Preferences.

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## Video guides

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