1# Preparations
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3## Setting Up the Development Environment
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5Download and configure DevEco Studio. For details, see [DevEco Studio User Guide](https://developer.harmonyos.com/en/docs/documentation/doc-guides/software_install-0000001053582415).
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7## Creating a Project
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91.  Open the DevEco Studio project wizard using either of the following methods:
10    -   If no project is open, select **Create Project** on the welcome page.
11    -   If a project is already open, choose **File** \> **New** \> **Create Project** on the menu bar.
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132.  Select the **Empty Ability** template under **Application** and click **Next**.
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15    ![](figures/empty-feature-ability.png)
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173.  Enter project information by retaining the default values, and click **Finish**.
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19    For details about the parameters, see [DevEco Studio User Guide](https://developer.harmonyos.com/en/docs/documentation/doc-guides-V3/create_new_project-0000001053342414-V3).
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21    After the project is created, DevEco Studio automatically starts project synchronization.
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