The CodeWarrior IDE stores all required information about your project in the project file itself. The IDE also generates other files, usually stored in a folder having a name similar to your project file, that contain information about window positions, object code, debugging information, browser data, and other settings. The IDE does not need these additional files to re-create your project.

To move the project on your hard disk, copy the project file to a new location. The project file's name typically ends in the .mcp extension. Optionally, you can also copy the folders and files generated by the IDE for use with the project.

After moving the project file to a new location, the IDE re-construct's the project's state the next time you perform a Bring Up To Date or Make operation. The IDE does not require the generated folders or files in order to re-construct the project. In a revision control system, you need only check in the main project file and not the generated files.

If your project file references other files by using absolute Access Paths, you might need to modify those paths after moving the project. See "Access Paths" for more information.

If you move the project file to a different platform, see "Opening Project Files Created on Other Host Platforms" for more information.