Open / Save#
How to open and save scene files in Cinema 4D#
The following guide will demonstrate the process of opening and saving scene files with Prism inside Cinema 4D.
Video Guide#
Step-by-Step Guide#
1
Inside Cinema 4D, Prism is available from the top menu bar.
![[Open / Save - Step 1]](../../../_static/guides/Cinema4D/OpenSave/steps/Cinema4D_OpenSave_001.jpg)
2
Navigate to the Prism menu and select "Project Browser" to get an overview of the current project.
![[Open / Save - Step 2]](../../../_static/guides/Cinema4D/OpenSave/steps/Cinema4D_OpenSave_002.jpg)
3
To open a saved version double-click on the scene file.
![[Open / Save - Step 3]](../../../_static/guides/Cinema4D/OpenSave/steps/Cinema4D_OpenSave_003.jpg)
4
And a ready-made character scene is being opened.
![[Open / Save - Step 4]](../../../_static/guides/Cinema4D/OpenSave/steps/Cinema4D_OpenSave_004.jpg)
5
Once materials have been assigned to the character, the changes can be saved by selecting "Save Comment" from the Prism menu.
![[Open / Save - Step 5]](../../../_static/guides/Cinema4D/OpenSave/steps/Cinema4D_OpenSave_005.jpg)
6
A "Comment" can be added and a "Preview" image can be set.
![[Open / Save - Step 6]](../../../_static/guides/Cinema4D/OpenSave/steps/Cinema4D_OpenSave_006.jpg)
7
An automatic version up will be performed and the newly saved version is now visible in the Project Browser.
![[Open / Save - Step 7]](../../../_static/guides/Cinema4D/OpenSave/steps/Cinema4D_OpenSave_007.jpg)