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# Converting from the IDE

1. [Create a project](/blackdiamond-studio-or-mobilize.net/blackdiamond-studio-documentation/bds-portal/creating-my-first-project.md) in the [web portal](https://bds.mobilize.net/) and upload [your source code](/blackdiamond-studio-or-mobilize.net/blackdiamond-studio-documentation/bds-portal/creating-my-first-project/5.-code.md). 

2. You can also import code into the IDE:

   1. Create a new folder and name it "**Sources.**\
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   2. Drag a folder or a file to the **Sources** folder.\
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   3. If the file or folder you want to convert is not located in the **Sources** folder it could not be converted.&#x20;

3. After you finish your project setup, on the project home page, click on the **Open IDE** button.&#x20;

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3\.  If you are already in the IDE, go to the IDE explorer and right-click on the file or folder you want to convert, then select the **BlackDiamond: Convert** option from the contextual menu.\
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4\. The conversion progress will be shown in the bottom bar.&#x20;

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5\.  When the conversion is finished you can do the following:&#x20;

&#x20;  1\. Check the conversion results in the **Target** folder.&#x20;

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&#x20;  2\.  Compare the source and target code **\[Link to this IDE section]**.&#x20;

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&#x20;  3\.  Check the reports generated by SnowConvert.&#x20;

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