Project Operations ​

Cloning ​

In software development workflows, it is common to reuse existing work to quickly start new iterations. Our platform is equipped with a convenient Clone Project feature that allows you to efficiently innovate based on past successful cases. Here are the detailed steps:

1. Access Project List: First, log in to your account on the platform and navigate to the "My Projects" page. Here, you will see all your project projects.
2. Select Target Project: Browse the project list and find the completed project that you want to clone.
3. Access More Options: Hover your mouse over the "More Options" button (three horizontal dots).
4. Perform Cloning: In the pop-up menu, you will find the "Clone" option. Click on "Clone", and the system will start creating a new copy that is identical to the original project.
5. View Cloning Result: After the cloning process is complete, the new project will be automatically added to your "My Projects" list. You will see a new entry with the same name as the original project, indicating that a new starting point is ready for your innovation and customization.

Here is an example animation demonstrating how to clone a project:

Sharing ​

Collaboration within a team is crucial for project success. Our platform supports the Share Project feature, which allows you to easily share project resources and progress with team members or other collaborators, facilitating seamless collaboration. The steps are as follows:

1. Access Permission Management: Similarly, on the "My Projects" page, find the project you want to share, click on "More Options," and select "Permission Management."
2. Configure Permissions: On the permission management page, you can assign different access permission levels to different collaborators, such as read-only, edit, or admin permissions, ensuring that everyone can participate in the project within their appropriate scope.
3. Generate Share Link: After selecting the permissions, the system will generate a unique share link. Simply copy the link and send it to collaborators via email, instant messaging, or any preferred communication method.
4. Accept the Invitation: Users who receive the invitation only need to click on the link and follow the prompts to accept the invitation. They will immediately gain access to the shared project page and can start collaborating.

Project Export ​

Maintaining project portability and backups are essential during the development process. Our Project Export feature is designed to help you easily achieve this, whether it's for secure backups, workspace migration, or sharing complete project data among different team members.

The steps are as follows:

1. Access Project Details: First, log in to your account on the platform and go to the project page.
2. Trigger Export: In the top-left dropdown menu on the page, look for and select the "Files" option to expand more functions.
3. Choose Export Command: Under the "Files" menu, click on "Export Project." This action will trigger the system's packaging process.
4. Download Backup File: The system will quickly organize your project, including all source code files, image resources, and other related data, into a ZIP-compressed package. The browser will automatically start downloading this file, and it will be named after the ID of the current project, ensuring uniqueness and convenience. With this ZIP package, you can restore or share your project status anytime, anywhere.

Here is an example animation demonstrating how to export a project:

Project Import ​

When you need to restore the content of a previous backup or import 8ms project content from another source into your current working environment, the Project Import feature provides a seamless solution.

Here are the steps to import a project into the platform:

1. Navigate to the Project Page: Log in to your account and open the page where you intend to import the new project. This step ensures that you are in the correct operating environment.
2. Activate the Import Option: Similar to the export process, select "File" from the drop-down menu in the top-left corner of the page, then click on "Import Project" in the dropdown list.
3. Select the Backup File: The system will prompt you to choose a ZIP package from your local file system. Browse and locate the project ZIP file that you previously exported using 8ms, then click "Open" or the corresponding confirmation button.
4. Wait for the Conversion to Complete: Once you confirm the file selection, the platform will automatically start the import process. This includes unpacking the file, verifying the project's integrity, and deploying all resources to the current project space. The page will refresh automatically, showing all the imported project resources. At this point, you can immediately start editing or continue your development work on these resources.

Here is an example animation demonstrating how to import a project: