# Opening an Existing Project

Once you have created projects in Fater, you can easily open them from your Dashboard to continue working.

**Steps to Open a Project:**

1. Navigate to your **Fater Dashboard**.
2. In the Left Sidebar, ensure the correct project list is displayed by selecting one of these tabs:
   * **"My Projects"** 📁: Shows all your active projects.
   * **"Favourites"** ⭐: Shows only projects you've marked as favourites.
3. Locate the desired project in the **Project Card grid** within the Main Content Area. You can use the **Search Bar** at the top if you have many projects.
4. **Hover your mouse cursor** over the Project Card for the project you want to open.
5. Click the **"Open" button** (often represented by an icon like an arrow or folder, or simply text) that appears on the card, OR **double-click** anywhere on the Project Card. *(Placeholder: Add screenshot)*
6. Fater will load the project data and open it in the **Editor view**.

**What Happens When a Project Opens:**

* **Editor Loads:** The main Fater Editor interface will load, replacing the Dashboard view.
* **Activity Type:** By default, projects usually open in the **Image Editor** mode. You can switch to other modes (Asset Editor, Video Editor) using the Global Sidebar on the left if needed. *(See Activity Types (Editor Modes))*
* **Content Restoration:** All the layers, assets, videos, Agent chat history, and settings associated with that project are loaded onto the canvas and into the relevant panels.
* **Loading Indicator:** You may see a brief loading indicator while the project data is being retrieved.

You can now continue working on your project exactly where you left off.


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