Create a new project

SMSGFX supports projects that target a number of retro systems, when you create the project, you choose the system to target.

To create a new project:

1. Click the [Project] menu.

   

2. Under the “Create project” heading click on the system that you would like to create the project for.

   

3. The “Create a new project” dialogue appears, fields are explained below:

   

   1. Title - Enter the name for your new project.

   2. System - Select the target system.

   3. Create a default tile map - When this is selected we’ll automatically create a tile map for you, normally you would want this option to be selected, however, if you intend to work with raw tiles and don’t need a tile map you can select this option.

   4. Size preset - Choose a size for the tile map, or you may enter a custom size.

   5. Width and Height - When using a custom size, you may customise the width and height.

4. When you’re done click the [Create project] button to create the project.

Optional tasks

Name your project

1. Click in the [Project name] textbox on the project toolbar.

   

2. Modify the value in the textbox.

3. When you leave the textbox the project name will be automatically updated and saved.