> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.tempoweave.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.tempoweave.com/help-by-menu-tabs/file-menu/file-new.md).

# File New

File New opens a new weaving design window using the number of shafts, treadles (or liftplan) as defined [i](https://docs.tempoweave.com/documentation-by-menu-function/home/settings)n [Settings (app defaults & options)](/help-by-menu-tabs/file-menu/settings-app-defaults-and-options.md)

The number of shafts, treadles, tie-up or liftplan and view options may be changed in the Project Menu [Project Setup](/help-by-menu-tabs/project-menu/project-information/project-setup.md)

{% hint style="info" %}
The File New function is also available on the Home Menu, and has a keyboard shortcut of Ctrl+N / ⌘N
{% endhint %}