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+====== DG5 Files ======
+Pages in a DGLux5 project are saved as ''.dg5'' files. A ''.dg5'' file uses [[http://www.json.org/|JSON]] to store information about the page's [[dglux5_wiki:dgscript:home#page_model|model]] and content.
+----
+===== index.dg5 =====
+By default, every DGLux5 project has an ''index.dg5'' file. You can use ''index.dg5'' as the home page for your project. By default, ''index.dg5'' is loaded when the user goes to the URL for the project.
+----
+===== Create a New DG5 File =====
+To create a new ''.dg5'' file in the currently open project:
+  * <WRAP>Select **File** > **New File**.
+{{:dglux5_wiki:workspace_and_workflow:dglux5_new_file_1.png?direct|}}</WRAP>
+Alternatively, you can press Shift + N to create a new file.
+----
+===== Save a DG5 File =====
+To save a file:
+  - If you have multiple files open, make sure the file is selected in the tabs above the [[dglux5_wiki:workspace_and_workflow:panels_and_menus:document_window|Document window]].
+  - <WRAP>In the Main Menu, select **File** > **Save File**. Or, select **File** > **Save As** to create a new version.
+{{:dglux5_wiki:workspace_and_workflow:dglux5_save_file_1.png?direct|}}</WRAP>
+Alternatively, you can press Ctrl + S to save the currently open file.
+----
+===== Open a DG5 File =====
+To open a ''.dg5'' file:
+  - [[dglux5_wiki:workspace_and_workflow:projects_and_files:open_project|Open the project]] that contains the file.
+  - <WRAP>In the [[dglux5_wiki:workspace_and_workflow:panels_and_menus:project_panel|Project panel]], double-click the file to open it.
+{{:dglux5_wiki:workspace_and_workflow:dglux5_open_file.png?direct|}}</WRAP>
+----
+===== Copy a DG5 File =====
+To copy a ''.dg5'' file:
+  - Select the ''.dg5'' file in the project panel.
+  - <WRAP>Click {{:dglux5_wiki:89_icn-tool-menu.png?nolink|}} **Menu**, and select {{:dglux5_wiki:59_icn-tool-copy.png?nolink|}} **Copy**.
+{{:dglux5_wiki:workspace_and_workflow:dglux5_copy_file_2.png?direct|}}
+Alternatively, you can right-click the file and select {{:dglux5_wiki:59_icn-tool-copy.png?nolink|}} **Copy**.</WRAP>
+----
+===== Paste a DG5 File =====
+To paste a ''.dg5'' file:
+  - Select a directory in the [[dglux5_wiki:workspace_and_workflow:panels_and_menus:project_panel|Project panel]]. It can be the project's root directory.
+  - <WRAP>Click {{:dglux5_wiki:89_icn-tool-menu.png?nolink|}} **Menu**, and select {{:dglux5_wiki:58_icn-tool-paste.png?nolink|}} **Paste**.
+{{:dglux5_wiki:workspace_and_workflow:dglux5_copy_file_1.png?direct|}}
+Alternatively, you can right-click the directory and select {{:dglux5_wiki:59_icn-tool-copy.png?nolink|}} **Paste**.</WRAP>
+----
+===== Recover a DG5 File =====
+To recover an old version of a ''.dg5'' file:
+  - <WRAP>In the Main Menu, select **File** > **Recover**, and select the version you want to open.
+{{:dglux5_wiki:workspace_and_workflow:dglux5_recover_file_1.png?direct|}}</WRAP>
+  - [[#save_a_file|Save]] the file to your project.
+----
+<WRAP left>[[dglux5_wiki:workspace_and_workflow:projects_and_files:export_project|Previous: Export a Project]]</WRAP>
+<WRAP right>[[dglux5_wiki:workspace_and_workflow:projects_and_files:import_dg5|Next: Export and Import a DG5 File]]</WRAP>