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Answer and Explanation
To open a new project in a new window in Android Studio, you can follow these straightforward steps:
1. Using the File Menu:
- Open Android Studio. If you already have a project open, it will be in the current window.
- Go to the "File" menu in the top toolbar of Android Studio.
- Select "New" from the dropdown menu.
- Then, choose "New Project..." from the submenu.
- This action will typically open the new project wizard in the existing window, but that's not what we want.
2. Using the "Open" Option:
- Instead of choosing "New Project...", select "Open..." from the "File" menu.
- Navigate to the directory where you want to save your new project. Create a new empty folder if it does not already exist.
- You don't need to select any specific file here, just select the folder for the new project.
- After selecting the folder, Android Studio will prompt you to confirm if you want to open a new project in a new window or replace the current project. Choose "New Window".
3. Creating the New Project:
- Now that Android Studio has opened a new window, follow the on-screen instructions for the project creation wizard. Configure it as needed.
4. Alternative Method (If using the Welcome Screen):
- If you start Android Studio without any project, you'll see a welcome screen.
- In the welcome screen, you have the options like "New Project", "Open", etc.
- Select "New Project" from the screen and complete the required steps.
- This opens the new project wizard in a new window by default. If it does not open in new window, close the new project wizard and repeat the steps above.
By using the “Open” option and choosing “New Window”, you can effectively manage multiple Android Studio projects simultaneously. This approach is particularly helpful when working on different codebases or needing to keep separate development environments distinct. Remember to save your new project by using File -> Save All or by hitting ctrl+S (or cmd+S on Mac).