# I can't start a new project

**URL:** <https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/i-cant-start-a-new-project/44498>\
**Category:** RapidWeaver Classic\
**Created:** [September 2, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/i-cant-start-a-new-project/44498 "2024-09-02T19:32:02Z")\
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**Author:** ![afungi2bwith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/db5fbb/32.png) [@afungi2bwith](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/afungi2bwith)\
**Post date:** [September 2, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/i-cant-start-a-new-project/44498/1 "2024-09-02T19:32:02Z")

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When I attempt to start a new project in RW8 it takes me directly to the RW Forum. I can’t get past it to start a new project. Help please. John

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**Author:** ![Heroic\_Nonsense](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/heroic_nonsense/32/20666_2.png) [@Heroic\_Nonsense](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Heroic_Nonsense)\
**Post date:** [September 3, 2024, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/i-cant-start-a-new-project/44498/2 "2024-09-03T06:59:42Z")

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Hi @afungi2bwith,

What happens if you:

- Start RapidWeaver
- Close the splash screen (the welcome screen)
- Click File \> New Project

Cheers,  
Erwin