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--- mistudio:getting_started:opening_mistudio [2026/06/20 12:48] – [If MIStudio Does Not Open] tputman
+++ mistudio:getting_started:opening_mistudio [2026/09/18 15:54] (current) – tputman
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 ==== Overview ====
-MIStudio is normally opened from a desktop icon, shortcut, or application launcher. In most cases, the user does not need to open folders, run scripts, or change configuration files.
+MIStudio is normally opened from a desktop icon, shortcut, or application launcher.
-After MIStudio opens, the application or project should load based on how the system was installed and configured.
+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 ====
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   * Find the MIStudio icon or shortcut on the desktop, Start menu, or application launcher.
   * Double-click the MIStudio icon.
+  * Wait for the MIStudio Setup Wizard or startup screen to appear.
+  * Confirm the workspace location.
+  * Select **Demo** from the Project Name list.
+  * Click **OK**.
   * Wait for MIStudio to finish loading.
-  * If prompted, select the project or application you need to open.
-  * Begin using the application.
 ==== What to Expect ====
-When MIStudio opens, the user may see a dashboard, operator interface, project selection screen, or other application view depending on the system setup.
+After MIStudio opens, the Demo project loads in the main MIStudio window.
-A MIStudio application may include graphics, controls, charts, indicators, data displays, or other user interface elements. These displays may update automatically if the application is connected to live data.
+The main MIStudio window includes the project tree, menus, properties panel, and tools used to build and edit applications.
+MIStudio applications can include visual content created in the Design Editor and application logic configured in the Logic Editor.
+Opening Demo gives a first-time user a starting point. From there, the user can create a new project.
+==== After Opening Demo ====
+After Demo opens, continue to the next page to understand the MIStudio project tree and how the main project sections are organized.
 ==== If MIStudio Does Not Open ====
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   * [[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]]