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# Create Automation

An Automation application works on a controller and allows you to make some logics with a user interface. So that a user may give commands or supervise ongoing processes at a station.

Explore [**Creators Studio Guide** ](https://docs.aitheon.com/creators-studio/)for more information.

Open the **Automation** page: 

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Here you can see the **NEW AUTOMATION NODE (1)** button. Click it: 

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#### There are 4 options for creating an Automation application: 

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1. **Create new automation.** You can create your own automation in the Creator Studio.
2. **Choose from Existing Automations**. You can add an automation app from those you have already created.
3. **Buy on Marketplace.** You can buy an automation app that has already been created.
4. **Request**. You can request the development of a customized application.

## Create a New Automation

To create your own automation app, choose the option **(1)** and click **CONTINUE**: 

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Give a name to your new app and choose one of two modes: 

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* **Codeless experience** (**1**) – to date, only this one is available for users. You can compose an app in a visual Application Builder in the Creators Studio service. Without writing code.
* **Coded experience** **(Advanced)** – you can make an app in a convenient VScode environment in the Creators Studio service. Use a programming language you like.

Click on **CONTINUE**.

Creators Studio will open in a new tab with the **New Application Project** opened in **Sandbox**. But first, wait while the Coffee Page is loading.  

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## Choose From Existing Automations

If you have made an application in Creators Studio earlier, you can activate it from Existing Automations. **Choose from Existing Automations**. Click on **CONTINUE**.  

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Choose a required app and click **ADD**. 

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The Appearance of your application will depend on its type; for instance, a temperature controlling app may look like this one: 

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It will locate on an Automation Page in tab **Active**. To alter something in your app, click on **TURN ON EDIT MODE** (**1**).  

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To discard your settings, click on **CANCEL** (**1**). To save the changes, click on **SAVE** (**2**). 

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* Like always, settings are three dots on the right (**1**).
* You can edit your automation in Creators Studio by choosing **Edit Automation** (**2**).
* If you need to get rid of the application – delete it (**3**).

## Buy on Marketplace

Click on **+ NEW AUTOMATION NODE** and choose **Buy on Marketplace**, then **CONTINUE**. 

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At Marketplace, choose the category you need (in this case, it is **Smart Infrastructure**). 

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Choose from existing nodes; click on it to learn more. 

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**ADD** the node **(1)**.

The node will appear at the **Aitheon** **Core** service.  

Open **Toolbox** (on the lower portion of the screen) and find **Marketplace Nodes***:* here will be your node.

{% hint style="info" %}
You may also go to the [**Most Popular** ](/smart-infrastructure/main-tabs-in-smart-infrastructure-service/automation.md)tab on the **Automation Page** and choose from the presented options. 

* Click on the name of the app to learn more. 
* To add the app, click **ADD**.
  {% endhint %}

## Request

You can submit a request for an app with specific functions at Aitheon Marketplace. 

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Choose to write a **Request** and click **CONTINUE**.

Fill in a request form: 

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Set up application properties:

* **Name** – type a good name that represents the essence of the app (**1**).
* **UPLOAD IMAGE** – this image will attract the attention of buyers at Marketplace (**2**). 
* **Category** – buyers can filter apps by categories at Marketplace (**3**).
* **Product URL** – shows how it will look at the address line. Type a word, and you will see the result above this field (**4**).
* **Description** – describe the purpose, functions, use cases of the app for your buyers (**5**).
* **Screenshots** – add screenshots of the appearance of your application (**6**). 

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* **PRICING** – choose how do you want to charge for the application (**7**).
* **Amount** – and note how much it will cost (**8**).

Click **NEXT** to customize the appearance of your app on the graph table (**9**). 

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Add a good Logo (**1**) and colors **(2)** for your application node. You will see the preview immediately. Click on **NEXT**. 

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{% hint style="info" %}
You can skip this step if you do not know what to put here. A developer will do it for you. If you want to know more - explore inputs and outputs in making requests with Provisional Nodes in [**Aitheon Core Guide**](https://docs.aitheon.com/aitheon-core/). 
{% endhint %}

**Input**/**Output Name (1)** – give appropriate names. Choose the socket category and type **(2)**. Add as many inputs/outputs as you need **(3)**.

If you are not a developer, you don't need to know data types and sockets for them. You may depict automation on the graph table just using the **AnyData** socket of the **Common** group.

{% hint style="info" %}
The **AnyData** socket allows you to build some business logic connecting nodes and sub-graphs and not to pay attention to technical details. If you describe your needs and use cases in a request or a provisional node correctly, a developer will set up appropriate sockets and other settings for you.
{% endhint %}

After sending the request, you will be noted when a developer will take it and when the application will be ready to use. Check your Aitheon service **Control Panel**.