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Start with one project you know well. Keep its original folder until you have opened and checked the imported copy.
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Complete setup

Open SpendLess and follow the welcome screens. Let it detect FL Studio, or select the application yourself. Enter your artist name if you want one; you can change it later in Settings → Preferences.
2

Bring in your music

Use Import and choose an .flp, .spend, or a .zip containing an FL Studio project. SpendLess creates a managed copy in its projects folder and collects the referenced samples it can locate. Wait for the import to finish.
3

Check the result

Open the project’s Details to inspect its BPM, samples and plugins. Open the project in FL Studio and listen to it. If anything is missing, follow the sample guide before deleting or moving the original.
4

Make music

Work in the SpendLess copy. Save in FL Studio, then close the project or FL Studio. With Update projects enabled, SpendLess refreshes changed projects when they are no longer open.

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Start something new

Open the new project (+) menu, select the default template or one of your templates, enter the project details, and create it. Open it in FL Studio to begin.

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Choose where projects live

Use Settings → Advanced → Projects folder to open the current location. To move the library, use Projects destination, which transfers the projects. Read the storage guide first.
Give projects distinct titles. That makes them easier to find and helps SpendLess recognize the project open in FL Studio.