# Create and open projects

> Create, open, rename, and delete projects in the Console.

![](https://synnax.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/docs/console/projects/hero/4dd24f9bf167/window-light.webp)

A project holds your panels and the line plots, schematics, tables, and logs in them. The Console always has one project open. Make one project for each test stand, campaign, or operator station. To arrange the visualizations in a project, see [panels and tabs](https://docs.synnaxlabs.com/reference/visualize/panels).

## Create a project

1. At the top of the left bar, click the project selector. It shows the initials of the open project.
2. Click **New project**.
3. Enter a name, then click **Create**.

The Console opens the new project. It has one panel, **New panel**, with a **Create component** tab.

You can also run the “Create project” command from the [command palette](https://docs.synnaxlabs.com/reference/get-started/ui-overview#search-and-command-palette).

[](https://synnax.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/docs/console/workspaces/create-dark.mp4#t=0.001)

## Open a project

1. At the top of the left bar, click the project selector.
2. Select the project.

The Console shows the panels of the selected project.

You can also press **W** to open the projects toolbar, then double-click a project.

When no project is open, the Console shows the **Projects** list. Select a project, or click **New project**.

[](https://synnax.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/docs/console/workspaces/load-dark.mp4#t=0.001)

## Rename a project

1. Right-click the project in the projects toolbar or in the project selector.
2. Select **Rename**.
3. Type the new name, then press **Enter**.

## Delete a project

1. Right-click the project in the projects toolbar or in the project selector.
2. Select **Delete**.
3. Click **Delete** to confirm.

You cannot undo a delete. When you delete the open project, the Console shows the **Projects** list.