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# Quick Start Guide

You can find a detailed video tutorial with our [YouTube playlist](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziAevzrFMDI\&list=PLJbp-d55DdDgoPCWtMcsSpdBEVCczp7oP).

### Launching the Desktop/Windows Application

1. Download the HyperSkill Desktop application from the downloads page found [here](https://id.siminsights.com/admin/downloads).

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2. After downloading the HyperSkill Desktop application, click on the HyperSkillDesktop.exe file.

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### Creating the Simulation

1. Select **Create New Sim** in the top right corner of the My Sims page (this page should be opened by default when launching the app)

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2. Select a virtual space from the list provided and click the **Create** button in the bottom right corner

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3. See [Assembly Builder User Interface](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-o5qSv4zTkzj7YSmRTkV4zezFq7lwU00FyTy0kw1l1U/edit#bookmark=id.wa05994f2cjw) to learn the camera controls.

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4. Click on the dropdown to select what task you want.

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5. Click on the Plus button ![](/files/T9WUuAB53WqYDuL1b1XK) to add the first step of your instructions.
6. Fill out the provided fields of the task.&#x20;

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7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add all of your steps.
8. Click on the save icon ![](/files/uJTwkLDNGw3m3iBb74Wi) to save your changes&#x20;
9. Click on **Play** to navigate to experience mode.&#x20;