Creating a New Project from an Existing Directory

This procedure describes how to create a new PHP project from an existing directory on your machine. You can import any existing files you want and develop them in Zend Studio.

Instructions on how to complete a procedure

To create a new PHP project from an existing directory:

In the menu-bar, go to File | New | PHP Project from Existing Directory.
The New PHP Project from Existing Directory wizard is displayed.

Enter the following information:
- Project Name: Enter the name of your project.
- Location: Enter the location folder for your project.
- PHP Server: By default, the default PHP web server is selected.
  To select a different server, deselect the check-box, and click the drop-down menu to select an existing server for deploying the new server project, or click Add Server to create a new server. For information on adding new servers, see Managing PHP Servers.

Click Next.
The Libraries dialog is displayed.

Select the libraries you wish to add to the project, and click Finish.
The new project will be created in your workspace and displayed in the PHP Explorer View.

Note:

If not already installed, selecting to install jQuery Library Support, ExtJS and Prototype will prompt a restart of Zend Studio.