The Resources Folder

Every project has a Resources folder. (It is created for you automatically when you start a new project.)

The Resources folder acts as a central storage location for all of the internal files that you add to your project.

Whenever you add an internal file (like a JPEG image, or a WAV audio file) to your project using the Locate file ( ) button, AutoPlay first copies the file into the Resources folder, and then accesses the file from there.  (more info)

This helps make the project more reliable, because the project doesn't have to rely on the original files that may be scattered all over your hard drive. Even if the original file is moved, modified, or deleted, the project will still have its own copy of the file, unmodified and intact.

And, since all of the internal files that your project needs are located in the Resources folder, you can easily move your project to another computer, just by moving the project folder. (The Resources folder is stored in your project folder, so when you move the project folder, you're moving the Resources folder as well.)

Next: Resource Management