====== Create, open, or save files ======

Create a new SpeedTree Modeler (.spm) file, load an existing file, and save your work.

To export models for use in other applications, refer to the [[expstaticmesh|VFX export options]] or [[expgame|Games export options]].

===== Create a new file =====

To create a new file:
  - Select **File** > **New**.
  - In the dialog, select a blank file or a template optimized for Games or VFX.

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===== Open an existing file =====

To open an existing file:
  - Select **File** > **Open**.
  - In the [[open_dialog|Open dialog]], choose a file.
  - Select **Open**.

=====Save a file======

To save a file, select **File** > **Save**.

Other save options:
  * To save a file with a new name, select **File** > **Save as**.
  * To save a file and all its assets in a location of your choice, select **File** > **Save as with assets**. SpeedTree automatically updates any saved file paths for assets.
  * To save a new, numbered version of a previously saved file, select **File** > **Save incremental**. Files save with the suffix ''_001'', ''_002'', and so on.