> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.glidepathcpm.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create Your First Project

> Step-by-step guide to creating a new GlidePath project

# Create Your First Project

This guide walks you through creating a new project in GlidePath. The Create Project dialog captures all essential information to set up your schedule framework.

## Feature Spec Reference

**Module 1.1 — Create New Project**

## Step 1: Open the Create Project Dialog

From the GlidePath home or project list screen, click the **"New Project"** or **"+"** button to open the Create Project modal.

## Step 2: Fill in Project Details

The Create Project dialog requires seven fields:

### Name (Required)

* Enter your project name (1–200 characters)
* Must be unique within your account
* Examples: "Data Center Migration 2026", "Downtown Office Renovation"
* This field is focused by default; start typing to fill it

### Type (Required)

* Select the project type from the dropdown:
  * **Construction** — Building and civil works
  * **Data Center** — Server facility and infrastructure buildout
  * **Industrial** — Manufacturing and plant expansion
  * **Commercial** — Tenant fit-out and commercial renovation
  * **Other** — General projects
* Project type impacts Schedule Intelligence pattern recommendations (Module 11)

### Start Date (Required)

* Click the date picker to select your project start date
* Defaults to today's date
* This is the earliest date in your project timeline

### Target Completion (Required)

* Click the date picker to select your target project finish date
* **Must be after the Start Date** — the dialog validates this and shows an error if dates are reversed
* This date anchors your Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and "days ahead/behind" metrics in the dashboard

### Currency (Optional, defaults to USD)

* Select from: USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, SGD, JPY
* Used for financial reporting and earned value calculations (Module 8)

### Work Week (Required, minimum 1 day)

* Check the boxes for days your team works (Monday through Sunday)
* Default: Monday–Friday checked
* You must select at least one working day
* Resource calendars and CPM calculations use this setting (Module 5)

### Hours Per Day (Required, defaults to 8)

* Enter the number of working hours per day (1–24 range)
* Default: 8 hours
* Used to convert between task duration (days) and resource work (hours)

## Step 3: Validation and Create

* **Create Button** is disabled until Name and Start Date are filled
* If Target Completion is before Start Date, an error message appears: "Target completion must be after start date"
* If Work Week has zero days selected, an error message appears: "Select at least one working day"
* When all required fields are valid, click **Create** to save the project

## Step 4: Navigate to Your New Project

After creating the project, GlidePath opens the Gantt Chart view for your new project with an empty state message: "Add your first task to begin your schedule."

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## Create Project Dialog (Screenshot)

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/glide-path/assets/screenshots/01-02-create-project-modaldialog.png" alt="Create Project Dialog" />

*The Create Project modal with all seven required fields visible. The Name field is focused, and the Create button is disabled until the Name is filled.*

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## Next Steps

Once your project is created, you're ready to:

1. [Navigate the Interface](/getting-started/04-navigate-interface) — Explore all the views and controls
2. [Create Tasks](/gantt-basics/02-creating-tasks) — Add your first tasks to the schedule
3. [Organize with WBS](/gantt-basics/04-wbs-organization) — Build a proper work breakdown structure

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## Common Validation Errors

| Error                                        | Cause                                           | Solution                                           |
| -------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| "Project name is required"                   | Name field is empty                             | Enter a project name (1–200 characters)            |
| "Start date is required"                     | Start date not selected                         | Click the date picker and choose a date            |
| "Target completion must be after start date" | Target completion is before/equal to start date | Adjust target completion to be after start date    |
| "Select at least one working day"            | No days checked in Work Week                    | Check at least one day (Monday–Friday recommended) |

**Tip:** You can edit all these settings later in Project Settings (Module 1.6). Don't worry about getting everything perfect on day one.