1# Preparations<a name="EN-US_TOPIC_0000001055087693"></a> 2 3## Setting Up the Development Environment<a name="section1912530122716"></a> 4 5Download 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). 6 7## Creating a Project<a name="section1456035192720"></a> 8 91. Open the project wizard using either of the following methods: 10 - If no project is open, select **Create HarmonyOS Project** on the welcome page. 11 - If a project is already open, go to **File** \> **New** \> **New Project** on the menu bar. 12 132. Choose the **Smart Vision** for **Device** and **Empty Feature Ability** for **Template**. 14 15  16 173. Click **Next** and configure the project. 18 - **Project Name**: project name. 19 - **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. 20 - **Save Location**: path for storing project files. The path cannot contain Chinese characters or spaces. 21 - **Compatible API Version**: compatible API version of the SDK. 22 234. Click **Finish**. DevEco Studio will automatically generate the sample code and resources that match your project type. Wait until the project is created. 24 25
