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--- mistudio:getting_started:create_application [2026/06/20 12:52] – tputman
+++ mistudio:getting_started:create_application [2026/09/18 15:51] (current) – tputman
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 ==== Overview ====
-An application is a workspace inside a MIStudio project. Applications are used to organize screens, graphics, data connections, logic, and user interface behavior.
+An application is a workspace inside an MIStudio project.
-A project may contain one application or multiple applications, depending on how the system is organized.
+Applications are used to organize screens, graphics, controls, and related application behavior. A project may contain one application or multiple applications, depending on how the system is organized.
+When a new application is created, MIStudio opens the application workspace, including the Design Editor and Logic Editor.
 ==== When to Create an Application ====
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 For example, separate applications may be used for:
-* Main dashboard views
+  * Main dashboard views
-* Equipment status screens
+  * Equipment status screens
-* Chart or trend displays
+  * Chart or trend displays
-* Operator controls
+  * Operator controls
-* Data source examples
+  * Data source examples
-* Customer-specific screens
+  * Customer-specific screens
 ==== Basic Steps ====
-* Open the MIStudio project.
+  * In the project tree, find the **Applications** section.
-* Choose the option to create a new application.
+  * Right-click **Applications**.
-* Enter an application name.
+  * Select **Add Application**.
-* Open the new application workspace.
+  * After the application is created, the Design Editor and Logic Editor appear.
-* Add graphics or controls to the application.
+  * In the project tree, confirm that the new application appears under **Applications**.
-* Configure properties and connections as needed.
+  * Select the new application.
-* Save the project.
+  * Enter an application name in the settings.
+  * Save the project.
 ==== Choosing an Application Name ====
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   * AlarmDisplay
   * OperatorControls
+  * ChartView
+Avoid names that are vague or difficult to understand later. It is also best to avoid spaces or special characters in application names unless your MIStudio version specifically supports them.
+==== After the Application Is Created ====
+After creating an application, the next step is usually to add graphics.
+Graphics are the visual components used to build the application screen. These may include labels, boxes, meters, indicators, buttons, charts, or other display elements.
+See [[mistudio:design_editor:start|MIStudio Design Editor]] for an overview of the available graphics groups.
+==== Getting Started Flow ====
+Previous: [[mistudio:getting_started:create_project|Creating a Project]]
+Next: [[mistudio:getting_started:add_graphics|Adding Graphics to an Application]]
+==== Related Pages ====
+  * [[mistudio:getting_started:start|MIStudio Getting Started]]
+  * [[mistudio:getting_started:project_structure|MIStudio Project Structure]]
+  * [[mistudio:getting_started:create_project|Creating a Project]]
+  * [[mistudio:getting_started:add_graphics|Adding Graphics to an Application]]
+  * [[mistudio:design_editor:start|MIStudio Design Editor]]