# Create and retain a Projects Management direct order

Use the New Direct Order record to select an appropriate value, attach relevant files, and save the draft either open or closed.

## Before you start

- A new direct-order record has been started in Projects Management.
- Confirm that the selected value is appropriate before saving.

## Steps

1. **Select...** on [New Direct Order](doc:projects-management-edit-list-newdirectorder) — Provides a selection for the direct-order record.

    ![New Direct Order](https://atloriaassets.blob.core.windows.net/assets/a438221c-c1af-407c-b9e6-a56c986db846/5721a03b60de8ce8481a649f2c587503.png)

2. **Attach** on [New Direct Order](doc:projects-management-edit-list-newdirectorder) — Adds a file to the direct order.
3. **files[]** on [New Direct Order](doc:projects-management-edit-list-newdirectorder) — Reviews files associated with the record.
4. **Ok** on [New Direct Order](doc:projects-management-edit-list-newdirectorder) — Accepts an attachment confirmation when displayed.
5. **Cancel** on [New Direct Order](doc:projects-management-edit-list-newdirectorder) — Stops an attachment confirmation without confirming the action.
6. **Save** on [New Direct Order](doc:projects-management-edit-list-newdirectorder) — Retains the record and keeps the screen open for further work.
7. **Save and Close** on [New Direct Order](doc:projects-management-edit-list-newdirectorder) — Retains the record and closes the current screen.

## Result

Retains the record and closes the current screen. Confirm this on [New Direct Order](doc:projects-management-edit-list-newdirectorder).

## Screens involved

**Projects Management > New Direct Order** · **Client : Vendor : Order / Draft**