Projects and files

designER-basic runs entirely in the browser and saves the current project automatically, restoring it when the page is reopened. This copy exists only in that browser: to keep a backup, move to another computer, share the project or hand in an exercise, save it as a .er file.

Name, save and open

• Type the project name in the field at the top left of the navigation bar.
• Save in the toolbox (or Ctrl + S) downloads a .er file with the model and the notes.
• Open project (or Ctrl + O) loads a .er file.
• New project asks whether to save the current project before opening an empty one.

Saved files take the project name followed by the _c suffix (conceptual model).

Notes

The canvas has a Notes panel on the right. Use it to record the requirements, design decisions, and any other remarks. Notes are saved in the project file and can be exported as HTML.