===== Creating a Project =====

This page explains the basic process for creating a project in MIStudio.

==== Overview ====

An MIStudio project is the main container for an application or system. A project can include applications, graphics, images, drivers, targets, components, and other project resources.

Projects are used to organize the screens and resources needed for a dashboard, operator interface, monitoring system, or other industrial application.

==== Before Creating a Project ====

Before creating a project, MIStudio should already be open.

It is helpful to know what the project will be used for before creating it.

For example, a project might be created for:

  * A production dashboard
  * A tool or equipment interface
  * A data monitoring display
  * A reporting or visualization application
  * A customer-specific system

==== Basic Steps ====

  * Click **File**, then select the option to create a new project.
  * Enter a project name.
  * Confirm the new project.
  * Select a target, either MIX or AWS.
  * Click **OK**.

==== Choosing a Project Name ====

Use a project name that clearly describes the purpose of the project.

Good project names are usually short, descriptive, and easy to recognize later.

Examples:

  * ProductionDashboard
  * ToolStatusDisplay
  * FabMonitoring
  * CustomerDemo
  * LineOneOverview

Avoid names that are vague or difficult to recognize later. It is also best to avoid spaces or special characters in project names unless your MIStudio version specifically supports them.

==== After the Project Is Created ====

After creating a project, the project appears in the MIStudio project tree.

The next step is usually to create an application inside the project. Applications are where screens, graphics, controls, and related application behavior are built.

==== Getting Started Flow ====

Previous: [[mistudio:getting_started:project_structure|MIStudio Project Structure]]

Next: [[mistudio:getting_started:create_application|Creating an Application]]

==== Related Pages ====

  * [[mistudio:getting_started:start|MIStudio Getting Started]]
  * [[mistudio:getting_started:opening_mistudio|Opening MIStudio]]
  * [[mistudio:getting_started:project_structure|MIStudio Project Structure]]
  * [[mistudio:getting_started:create_application|Creating an Application]]
  * [[mistudio:design_editor:start|MIStudio Design Editor]]