Since the CodeWarrior IDE permits multiple open projects, it is sometimes ambiguous as to which project a Make, Run, or other operation applies. The IDE carries out the operation on the project file whose Project window is currently active.

However, source-code files can belong to more than one open project. In this case, you can use the Set Default Project menu command to specify a default project for IDE operations. In any ambiguous situation, the IDE applies the operation to the default project that you choose.

The first project you open becomes the default project. If you close the default project, the default project becomes the project with the frontmost Project window. You use the menu command to specify a different project.