Project Management

PaperPilot provides comprehensive tools for managing complex LaTeX projects with multiple files, images, and resources.

Project Structure

A typical PaperPilot project looks like:

my-research-paper/
├── main.tex              # Primary document
├── references.bib        # Bibliography
├── chapters/
│   ├── introduction.tex
│   ├── methods.tex
│   ├── results.tex
│   └── conclusion.tex
├── figures/
│   ├── diagram.pdf
│   ├── chart.png
│   └── photo.jpg
├── tables/
│   └── results-table.tex
└── styles/
    └── custom-commands.sty

Key Features

Dashboard Overview

Your project dashboard shows all your projects:

Project Actions

Rename Project

1. Click the project card menu (⋯)
2. Select Rename
3. Enter the new name
4. Press Enter or click Save

Duplicate Project

Create a copy of an existing project:

1. Click the project card menu (⋯)
2. Select Duplicate
3. A new project is created with "(Copy)" appended

Delete Project

1. Click the project card menu (⋯)
2. Select Delete
3. Confirm in the dialog

Workspace Organization

Open Multiple Files

Work with several files simultaneously:

• Click a file to open it in a new tab
• Drag tabs to reorder or split view
• Right-click tabs for close options

Split View

View multiple files side by side:

1. Drag a tab toward the edge of the editor
2. Release when you see the split indicator
3. Adjust the divider to resize panels

File Associations

PaperPilot recognizes common LaTeX files:

Cloud Storage

All projects are stored securely in the cloud:

• Auto-save — Changes save automatically
• Sync — Access from any device
• Versioning — Previous versions can be restored (contact support)

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