Project Management: Create, Save, and Organize Font Projects

Create a New Project

A new project is created automatically when you launch the application. To create additional projects:

• Click the New button in the main menu.
• Double-click the empty area in the project tab bar.

New projects are automatically assigned default names like Unnamed, Unnamed-1, and so on, which you can rename later.

Open an Existing Project

How to Open

• Click the Open button in the main menu to browse and select your project file.

Supported File Formats

• SnowB BMF Project (.sbf): The native format. Preserves all project data.
• Littera Project (.ltr): For importing projects from the legacy Flash-based Littera tool.

Save Your Project

Important: SnowB BMF auto-saves to IndexedDB, but always save a .sbf file as a portable backup. This protects against browser data clearing, device changes, and storage limitations.

How to Save

1. Click the Save Project button or press Cmd/Ctrl+S.
2. Select a location on your computer and enter a filename.
3. The project will be saved as an .sbf file, which uses Protocol Buffers for efficient storage.

Automatic Persistence

All projects are automatically saved to the browser’s IndexedDB storage on page navigation and tab switches. This prevents data loss from accidental refreshes or crashes.

How It Works

• Triggers: Saves on beforeunload (page navigation) and visibilitychange (tab switch).
• Storage format: Protocol Buffers for compact serialization.
• Multi-Project: All open projects are saved and restored automatically.

Important Notes

• Browser Data Clearing: If you clear your browser’s data (cookies, storage, etc.), your saved projects will be lost. Always keep .sbf file backups for important projects.
• Private/Incognito Mode: Auto-save may not persist in private browsing mode, depending on your browser.
• Cross-Browser: Saved projects are specific to the browser and profile you used. They do not sync across browsers or devices.

Manage Multiple Projects

The tabbed workspace keeps all your projects in one place. Each tab has its own font settings, character sets, and styling.

• Create Projects: Click the New button or double-click the empty area in the tab bar.
• Close Projects: Click the close (x) icon on a project tab. Note: at least one project must always remain open.
• Project Isolation: Changes in one project do not affect others.

Switching Between Projects

• Click a tab to switch to that project.
• At least one project must always remain open.

Renaming a Project

1. Double-click the project’s name in its tab to make it editable.
2. Type the new name and click anywhere outside the tab to confirm the change.

Related Topics

• Export Formats