# Creating a New SoftPLC Project

Select Create New to create a new SoftPLC project. This project will use a basic template as a starting point. This template includes all functions available in Multiprog.

The created and edited project is continuously saved to the local disc when the project is built and stored in Documents > Mp Temp. At ToolsTalk 2 SoftPLC startup, when clicking OPEN, the stored data project is uploaded and used if the SoftPLC project has not been saved to the ToolsTalk 2 server. Then editing can continue.

1. Select Create New. The Multiprog opens automatically.

2. Edit the SoftPLC program in Multiprog and give the project a Name and Description in ToolsTalk 2.

   Add virtual station mappings with I/O signal configurations by selecting Update project virtual stations.

   Add Fieldbus data by selecting Update project fieldbus framesize.

   The fieldbus frame size must be configured to contain a special SoftPLC input/output part to be able to send and receive fieldbus data directly to/from the SoftPLC.

3. Select SAVE to check in the edited project to the ToolsTalk 2 server.

4. Push the changes to the controller.