# Create an Application in PD

In addition to creating applications through **AppSpace**, users can still choose to create an application **directly within Process Designer (PD)**.\
This capability is provided for convenience, but **may be deprecated in future releases**. It is recommended to use **AppSpace** as the primary entry point for application creation whenever possible.

Process Designer currently supports **two methods** for creating an application directly.

***

### Application Creation Options in Process Designer

<figure><img src="https://2015371994-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FMpDjHWFRUtZ5nJcSfVXd%2Fuploads%2FlBYHqlEH2854SEuJ4w01%2F0?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

***

#### Create Blank Application

The **Create Blank Application** option creates only the **basic application and process skeleton**.

Characteristics:

* Creates an empty application structure
* Initializes a basic process template
* No additional configuration is required at creation time
* Users can add business objects, work parties, members, and process flow later

This option is suitable for:

* Advanced users
* Incremental or exploratory process modeling
* Scenarios where configuration will be completed manually at a later stage

***

#### Create Application Wizard

The **Create Application Wizard** provides a **guided, step‑by‑step workflow** for application and process creation.

Characteristics:

* Wizard‑based guided creation
* Helps define:
  * Application details
  * Process metadata
  * Business Objects
  * Work Parties and Members
  * Initial process configuration
* Reduces manual setup effort
* Ensures necessary process information is defined during creation

This option is suitable for:

* First‑time users
* Standardized process setup
* Scenarios requiring structured and complete configuration from the start

***

### Deprecation Notice

Although Process Designer currently allows application creation, this feature **may be deprecated in future versions** of ONEWEB.\
To ensure forward compatibility and alignment with platform direction:

> **Recommended approach:**\
> Create applications via **AppSpace**, then design processes using **Process Designer**.

***

### Summary

Process Designer provides two ways to create an application directly:

* **Create Blank Application**
  * Quick setup with minimal structure
  * Configuration completed later
* **Create Application Wizard**
  * Guided, structured creation
  * Recommended for complete initial setup

While still supported, application creation in Process Designer should be used with caution, as **AppSpace is the preferred and future‑ready approach** for application lifecycle management in ONEWEB.


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.onewebstack.com/designer-reference/process-designer/create-new-process/create-an-application-in-pd.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.