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--- mistudio:getting_started:opening_mistudio [2026/06/18 17:55] – created tputman
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 ===== Opening MIStudio =====
-This page explains the basic process for opening MIStudio.
+This page explains how to open MIStudio after it has been installed and configured.
 ==== Overview ====
-MIStudio is usually started from the installed MIStudio application folder or from a launcher script provided with the MIStudio installation. The exact startup method may depend on how MIStudio was installed and configured on the system.
+MIStudio is normally opened from a desktop icon, shortcut, or application launcher.
+When MIStudio starts, the user may be prompted to choose a workspace location and project name. For a first-time user, select the **Demo** project to open MIStudio. After Demo opens, a new project can be created from inside MIStudio.
+==== Startup Screen ====
+{{:mistudio:getting_started:pasted:20260620-135336.png?450|MIStudio Setup Wizard showing workspace location and project name}}
+//MIStudio Setup Wizard showing the workspace location and project name selection.//
 ==== Basic Startup Steps ====
-* Locate the MIStudio installation folder.
+  * Find the MIStudio icon or shortcut on the desktop, Start menu, or application launcher.
-* Open the MIStudioSuite folder.
+  * Double-click the MIStudio icon.
-* Start MIStudio using the provided launcher, shortcut, or batch file.
+  * Wait for the MIStudio Setup Wizard or startup screen to appear.
-* Wait for MIStudio to finish loading.
+  * Confirm the workspace location.
-* Open an existing project or create a new project.
+  * Select **Demo** from the Project Name list.
+  * Click **OK**.
+  * Wait for MIStudio to finish loading.
-==== Startup Notes ====
+==== What to Expect ====
-If MIStudio is started from a custom batch file or script, keep the console window open while testing. The console can show useful log messages, warnings, and errors.
+After MIStudio opens, the Demo project loads in the main MIStudio window.
-Console output is especially useful when testing graphics, save/reopen behavior, data source connections, project loading, and deployment behavior.
+The main MIStudio window includes the project tree, menus, properties panel, and tools used to build and edit applications.
-==== Troubleshooting Startup ====
+MIStudio applications can include visual content created in the Design Editor and application logic configured in the Logic Editor.
-If MIStudio does not open correctly, check the following:
+Opening Demo gives a first-time user a starting point. From there, the user can create a new project.
-* Confirm the launcher or shortcut points to the correct MIStudio installation folder.
+==== After Opening Demo ====
-* Confirm the required Java version is available.
-* Check the console output for startup errors.
-* Restart MIStudio if the project or graphics do not load correctly.
-* Ask the development team if the error repeats or blocks testing.
-==== Related Pages ====
+After Demo opens, continue to the next page to understand the MIStudio project tree and how the main project sections are organized.
-* [[mistudio:getting_started:start|MIStudio Getting Started]]
+==== If MIStudio Does Not Open ====
-* [[mistudio:getting_started:what_is_mistudio|What is MIStudio?]]
-* [[mistudio:getting_started:project_structure|MIStudio Project Structure]]
+If MIStudio does not open from the icon or shortcut:
-* [[mistudio:getting_started:create_project|Creating a Project]]
+  * Try opening MIStudio again.
+  * Confirm that the computer is connected to any required network or system resources.
+  * Confirm that the MIStudio shortcut has not been moved or deleted.
+  * Contact the system administrator or support team if the problem continues.
+==== Getting Started Flow ====
+Previous: [[mistudio:getting_started:what_is_mistudio|What is MIStudio?]]
+Next: [[mistudio:getting_started:project_structure|MIStudio Project Structure]]
+==== Related Pages ====
+  * [[mistudio:getting_started:start|MIStudio Getting Started]]
+  * [[mistudio:getting_started:what_is_mistudio|What is MIStudio?]]
+  * [[mistudio:getting_started:project_structure|MIStudio Project Structure]]
+  * [[mistudio:getting_started:create_project|Creating a Project]]
+  * [[mistudio:design_editor:start|MIStudio Design Editor]]
+  * [[mistudio:logic_editor:start|MIStudio Logic Editor]]