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--- mistudio:getting_started:create_application [2026/06/20 12:54] – 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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 Examples:
-* MainDashboard
+  * MainDashboard
-* EquipmentStatus
+  * EquipmentStatus
-* ProductionOverview
+  * ProductionOverview
-* AlarmDisplay
+  * AlarmDisplay
-* OperatorControls
+  * OperatorControls
-* ChartView
+  * 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.
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 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 ====
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   * [[mistudio:getting_started:create_project|Creating a Project]]
   * [[mistudio:getting_started:add_graphics|Adding Graphics to an Application]]
-  * [[mistudio:graphics:start|MIStudio Graphics]]
+  * [[mistudio:design_editor:start|MIStudio Design Editor]]