Import existing project

The Import Existing Project wizard lets you import existing project into the workspace. To import existing project:

  1. Choose File > Import from the IDE menu bar.

    The Import wizard appears.

    Figure 1. Import wizard

    Import Wizard

  2. Choose General > Existing Project into Workspace.
  3. Click Next.

    The Import Project page appears.

    Figure 2. Import Projects page

    Import Projects Page

  4. Select Select root directory or Select archive file option and click the associated Browse to locate the directory or file containing the projects.

    The list of existing projects appear under the Project group.

  5. Under Projects , select the project or projects which you would like to import.
    Note: When there are projects with the same name in the list, only one of them is selected by default and allow you to change the selections as needed. If any error occurs during the import, the project list is updated and all the projects that were already imported are disabled.
    Note: You may select Copy projects into workspace checkbox to copy the project into workspace. You may also select Add Project to working sets checkbox to include the project in working sets.
  6. Click Finish.