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How to start new projects

Starting a new project in AutomatR Studio is the first step in building automation solutions. Here's a brief overview of how to start a new project in AutomatR Studio:

  1. Launch AutomatR Studio on your computer. You should have the application installed and set up.

  2. After launching the application, you'll be presented with the AutomatR Studio interface.

  3. To create a new project, go to the File menu located in the top-left corner of the UI.

  4. From the File menu, click on New Project. This action will open the Create Project wizard.

  5. In the Create Project wizard, you'll need to specify a name for your project. Choose a descriptive name that reflects the purpose of your automation project.

  6. Additionally, select a location where the project files will be saved. This location could be a folder on your local machine or a network drive.

  7. Click the Create button to generate your new project.

  8. After creating the project, you'll see a project structure in the Solution Explorer panel on the right side of the UI. This structure typically includes folders for workflows, libraries, assets, and configuration files.

  9. To start building your automation, you can add workflows to the project by right-clicking the Project folder in the Solution Explorer and selecting New Sequence or New Flow Chart.

  10. Begin designing and developing your automation workflows using the canvas in the center of the UI. Drag and drop activities from the Toolbox - Activities Pane, configure them in the Properties panel, and connect them to create the desired automation logic.

  11. Periodically save your project and workflows using the Save or Save All options in the File menu to ensure your progress is preserved.

  12. Utilize the debugging capabilities of AutomatR Studio to test and troubleshoot your automation workflows. You can set breakpoints, run in debug mode, and inspect variables during execution.

  13. When your automation is ready, you can publish the project to AutomatR Orchestrator instance or export it as a package for deployment to your automation environment.

Starting a new project in AutomatR Studio provides a structured and organized workspace for building, testing, and managing your automation solutions. It's the foundational step in creating efficient and effective automation workflows.