Managing Bitmap Font Projects

Create a New Project

Starting a new bitmap font project is simple. A new project is automatically created when you launch the application. You can also create additional projects in two ways:

• 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

You can open projects from your local file system.

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 for this tool, ensuring full data compatibility.
• Littera Project (.ltr): For importing projects from the legacy Flash-based Littera tool.

Save Your Project

Crucial: Project data is stored temporarily in the browser’s memory. You will lose unsaved work if you refresh or close the browser tab. Always save your project to a file to prevent data loss.

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.

Manage Multiple Projects

The tool supports working on multiple projects simultaneously.

Switching Between Projects

• Simply click on the corresponding tab to switch between open projects.
• Note: 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.