Create TwinCAT 3 project
Start the TwinCAT Engineering Environment (XAE)
Microsoft Visual Studio can be started via the TwinCAT SysTray icon.

The Visual Studio versions recognized during the installation and supported by TwinCAT are thereby offered.
Alternatively, Visual Studio can also be started via the Start menu.
Creating a TwinCAT 3 C++ project
Carry out the following steps to create a TwinCAT C++ project:
- 1. Select New TwinCAT Project … via the Start page.
- 2. Alternatively, you can create a project by clicking on: File -> New -> Project.
- All existing project templates are displayed.
- 3. Select TwinCAT XAE Project and optionally enter a suitable project name.
- 4. Click OK.
- The Visual Studio Solution Explorer then displays the TwinCAT 3 project.