When you open Sampler, the Welcome Screen will appear. The Welcome Screen has a number of options to help you get started with a new or existing Sampler project.

1. Click a recent project to open it.
2. Create new: Create a new project.
3. Open Project: Open a project with your system's file browser.
4. About Sampler: Click this to find out more about your version of Sampler.
5. Documentation: Click this to view the documentation and expand your abilities.

When you open or start a new project, the Welcome Screen will disappear so you can start creating assets. You can open the Welcome Screen again from the File menu.