# Creating a project from an existing folder [edit]

This page describes how to create a project from a folder on disk.

## Introduction

You can import a folder as a project into Aptana. It does not move or alter the files in any way, but allows you to use SVN, CVS or other source control systems with your files..

## Instructions

To convert a folder to a project:

1. In the File View, right-click the folder that you want to convert.
2. Choose Promote to Project...
3. Give the project a name. The name must be unique across all projects in your "workspace"
4. Click "OK". The project appears in your workspace.

Alternately, you may choose the similar wizard in File > Import...

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