- You can use either option below if you have a Snap! account. If you do not have a Snap! account, you need to use Option A.
Option A: Share your project as a file
Sending an XML file sends a static version of your project.- On the previous page, you learned how to save an XML file by saving to your computer instead of the cloud. You can also go to File menu (
) and select "Export project..." to generate an XML file. - You can send this XML file to others. To open the file, they can go to Snap! and drag in the XML file. They can also go to the File menu () and Open... the file.
- If you make changes to your project, then you have to save the project again and send the new file for others to see your updates.
Option B: Share your project as a link
Creating a Link
- Make sure your project is saved.
- Choose "Open..." from the Snap! File menu ().
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Select the project you want to share from the project list (your current project is likely named "U1L1-ClickAlonzo").
- To locate a file, you can type in the search bar at the top to see a list of matching files (see the example on the right, where only "U1" files are shown).
- Click "Share," and then click "Yes" to share. Then click "Cancel" to close the menu.
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Now, the URL (the link) at the top of the browser window has changed. Copy the new URL, and send it to someone else to share the project.
If you save a change to your project after sharing it, the changes will be visible at the URL you have already shared. (The other person may need to refresh their screen.) You don't have to re-share it.
- On the previous page, you learned how to save an XML file by saving to your computer instead of the cloud. You can also go to File menu (
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If you are working with a partner, make sure you both have a copy.
Saving a Copy of a Project
- Whether you share your project as a file or a link, whenever the second partner saves the project (to their computer or to their account), they will be saving a copy—not a shared file. If the second partner changes the project, they need to save and share the project (as a file or a link) again with the first partner for the first partner to see the change.
If you and your partner have Snap! accounts, the project will save to the account of the person who is logged in. To change who is logged in to Snap!, open the Cloud menu (
) and choose "Logout." Let your partner log in to Snap!.
- Whether you share your project as a file or a link, whenever the second partner saves the project (to their computer or to their account), they will be saving a copy—not a shared file. If the second partner changes the project, they need to save and share the project (as a file or a link) again with the first partner for the first partner to see the change.
