Option

Description

New

Lets you create a  project or file within an existing solution, or create a new solution for the item.

If you select the New > Project option, the New Project window is displayed so you can select a project template and add a new project based on the chosen template.

Open

Lets you open a project, solution or solution file. The file types available for opening a project or solution are:

• *.ossln – solution files

• *osproj – project files

For more information, see Working with Multiple Projects.

Add

Lets you add a project to the solution or select a project to add to the solution.

• If you select Add > New Project, the Add New Project window is displayed for you to choose the project template.

• If you select Add > Existing Project, the Add Existing Project window is displayed for you to locate the appropriate project file (.osproj).

For more information, see Using Project References.

Close

Closes the active Designer window. For example, if an automation is currently displaying in the Designer, selecting the Close option will close the automation. If changes are pending, you are prompted to save the changes.

Close Solution

Closes the current solution. If changes are pending, you are prompted to save the changes.

Save Selected Items

Saves the currently selected items.

Save All

Saves all project items in the solution.

Recent Files

Lets you select from the most recently accessed files.

Recent Projects

Lets you select from the most recently accessed solutions.

You can adjust the number of recent solutions available for selection by altering the items shown in recently used lists setting on the Options window. For more information, see Configuration Options.

Open Most Recent Solution

Opens the last solution that was saved.

Exit

Closes Studio. If any changes are pending, you will be prompted to save the changes before exiting Studio.