# Creating a DES

From the DESpot Main Window menu bar select DES | New DES or click on the New DES button on the toolbar. This will open a dialog asking for the name and type (regular, subsystem, interface or interface template) of the new DES. The type property is only relevant for HISC systems but is used for all DES to allow DES to be used for multiple project types simultaneously. Essentially, des are type "regular" for a flat project, "subsystem" if the DES is to be part of an HISC subsystem, "interface" if the DES will be part of an HISC interface, and "interface template" if the DES will be template DES in an HISC interface. The type can be changed later using either the graphical or tabular des editors. Once the name and type have been entered, click OK and the graphical or tabular editor will open to allow DES creation.

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