> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.allout.game/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.allout.game/getting-started/first-game.md).

# Launching The Editor

### Downloading/Opening the Editor

Now that you've created your first project, you'll see a green "Edit" button at the top of the page.

![](/files/yw41FbH323cpinFsI4GO)

When clicked:

* If you've already played All Out, the launcher will already be installed and open the editor for you!
* If you haven't played All Out, you'll be prompted to download and install the launcher.

{% hint style="warning" %}
After the launcher is installed, do not try to open the launcher or editor directly on your PC. **You must click the edit button on the Creator portal website** again to launch it.
{% endhint %}

### Setting your games directory

When you open the editor for the first time, you'll be asked to select a game directory. You can select any folder on your PC, although **we recommend creating a dedicated folder to store your games**.

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After you've selected a games folder you'll be notified that the project you launched isn't found on your PC already (since this is a new game you're making!)

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Select the "Start Fresh" option to pick/create a folder inside your games directory to store a local copy of your new project.

After creating the folder for your game, you'll be launched into the editor and [**you're ready to start building your first game!**](/getting-started/testing-and-publishing.md)

{% hint style="warning" %}
Important note: we strongly recommend [adding your game folder as a Windows Defender exclusion](/reference/windows-defender-exclusion.md) to improve performance.
{% endhint %}


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