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--- mistudio:getting_started:create_project [2026/06/20 12:51] – tputman
+++ mistudio:getting_started:create_project [2026/09/18 15:52] (current) – tputman
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 ==== Overview ====
-A MIStudio project is the main container for an application or system. A project can include applications, graphics, data connections, logic, scripts, and configuration.
+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 behavior needed for a dashboard, operator interface, monitoring system, or other industrial application.
+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, it is helpful to know what the project will be used for.
+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 production dashboard
-* A tool or equipment interface
+  * A tool or equipment interface
-* A data monitoring display
+  * A data monitoring display
-* A reporting or visualization application
+  * A reporting or visualization application
-* A customer-specific system
+  * A customer-specific system
 ==== Basic Steps ====
-* Open MIStudio.
+  * Click **File**, then select the option to create a new project.
-* Choose the option to create a new project.
+  * Enter a project name.
-* Enter a project name.
+  * Confirm the new project.
-* Select or confirm the project location.
+  * Select a target, either MIX or AWS.
-* Create the project.
+  * Click **OK**.
-* Add one or more applications to the project.
-* Save the project.
 ==== Choosing a Project Name ====
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 Examples:
-* ProductionDashboard
+  * ProductionDashboard
-* ToolStatusDisplay
+  * ToolStatusDisplay
-* FabMonitoring
+  * FabMonitoring
-* CustomerDemo
+  * CustomerDemo
-* LineOneOverview
+  * 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.
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 ==== After the Project Is Created ====
-After creating a project, the next step is usually to create an application or open the default application.
+After creating a project, the project appears in the MIStudio project tree.
-An application is where screens, graphics, and visual behavior are built.
+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 ====
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   * [[mistudio:getting_started:project_structure|MIStudio Project Structure]]
   * [[mistudio:getting_started:create_application|Creating an Application]]
-  * [[mistudio:graphics:start|MIStudio Graphics]]
+  * [[mistudio:design_editor:start|MIStudio Design Editor]]