# Creating a new module

EvoCode allows a user to create a new module or open a pre-existing one.

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To begin writing source code for a new module, a user needs to choose the module type: Strategy or Indicator.

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Working with the chosen EvoCode module, a user can open a pre-existing module by clicking on the![](https://1123742694-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MgF394Y8wbK0k-qZW4n%2Fsync%2Faa844a5a516038eb978c4428419d7288f084e9f5.png?generation=1628062552973721\&alt=media)item located in ‘File’ menu or create a new module by clicking on the![](https://1123742694-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MgF394Y8wbK0k-qZW4n%2Fsync%2F35811b90f4114fd2cfbd8324437a11c2fcda8cdb.png?generation=1628062553112498\&alt=media) item.

While creating a new module, the following dialog window will be opened:

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In the opened window user can choose:

* Module name;
* Location where the file with source code will be saved;
* The type of a module.

After clicking ‘Create’ button, the template will appear in the source code editor window.