Creating your first project in Popul8 Express? Here's how to do it step by step:

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1. Add your License

When you launch Popul8 Express for the first time, you’ll be asked to add a license file.

• Select the license file from the location where you saved it (you received it via email).
• Once confirmed, the application will be activated.

2. Create Project

On the main screen, click the Create Project button to start a new project.

3. Configure the Project's Name, Location and Thumbnail

In the dialog window that appears:

• Enter a project name (e.g., Demo_Test)
• Choose the project folder where the files will be saved.
• Add a thumbnail to make it easier to identify your project in the internal list.

About the thumbnail:

• You can select an image file (e.g., a screenshot or logo) to use as the project icon by adding the path to the image in the Thumbnail field when creating a new project.
• Alternatively, you can manually specify the image path by updating the thumbnailFilePath field in your project’s .pp8 file (ProjectName.pp8). If you choose this manual method, unlink your project, and then re-import it to apply the changes.

This helps you quickly recognize your project at a glance.

4. Wait for Project Initialization

Popul8 Express will set up all required components. This can take a few seconds.

✅ Done!

Your project has been successfully created, you’re ready to get started.

Good luck!

❓ What’s next?

Check how to add your first character to the scene → Importing Your Own Base Character (Template)