# 3.1 Creating a project

**Introduction**

The following steps will show how to start PIStudio and create a project.

**Requirement**

PIStudio programming software is installed.

**Operating Procedure**

1\) Start PIStudio software by click icon, or from Start Menu;

2\) Find \[PIStudio] folder;

3\) Click \[PIStudio] icon to start software;

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4\) Click \[New project];

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5\) Configure project name, project path;

6\) Select HMI model and communication protocol;

7\) Click \[OK] to save setting;

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**Result**

1. User could find a folder named HMIProject on the desktop.
2. In the folder user could find a file with a suffix named \[.pi]. Double click the file to open the project.
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