Create a new project

Prerequisites

The following software must be installed on your system:

• System Platform IDE 2026
• Visual Studio 2022 or higher

Initial Setup

1. In Visual Studio, create a new project.
2. Select a supported language: Visual Basic, C#, or C++.
3. Select Windows Desktop.
4. Select either WPF User Control Library or WPF Custom Control Library and press OK.
5. Select .NET Framework 4.8.
6. Enter a name for your new application.
   
   
   
   Note: We recommend that you use WPF User Control Library to create your user controls in your first project, as this may be a simpler starting point. However, if you are comfortable creating custom controls, feel free to use the WPF Custom Control Library.