# Preparations<a name="EN-US_TOPIC_0000001055087693"></a>

-   [Setting Up the Development Environment](#section1912530122716)
-   [Creating a Project](#section1456035192720)

## Setting Up the Development Environment<a name="section1912530122716"></a>

Download and install DevEco Studio. For details, see the  [HUAWEI DevEco Studio User Guide](https://developer.harmonyos.com/en/docs/documentation/doc-guides/software_install-0000001053582415).

## Creating a Project<a name="section1456035192720"></a>

1.  Open the project wizard using either of the following methods:
    -   If no project is open, select  **Create HarmonyOS Project**  on the welcome page.
    -   If a project is already open, go to  **File**  \>  **New**  \>  **New Project**  on the menu bar.

2.  Choose the  **Smart Vision**  for  **Device**  and  **Empty Feature Ability**  for  **Template**.

    ![](figures/en-us_image_0000001082434703.png)

3.  Click  **Next**  and configure the project.
    -   **Project Name**: project name.
    -   **Package Name**: software package name. By default, this name will also be used as your application ID. Your application must have a unique ID to be released.
    -   **Save Location**: path for storing project files. The path cannot contain Chinese characters or spaces.
    -   **Compatible API Version**: compatible API version.

4.  Click  **Finish**. DevEco Studio will automatically generate the sample code and resources that match your project type. Wait until the project is created.

