> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.augelab.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.augelab.com/augelab-studio-interface/scenario-area.md).

# Scenario Area

Let's explore what we can do with the scenario area.

## Create New Scenario File <a href="#create-new-scenario-file" id="create-new-scenario-file"></a>

Create a new scenario file from **File➡️New**:

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## Adding Function Blocks <a href="#adding-function-blocks" id="adding-function-blocks"></a>

After creating new project you can drag\&drop function blocks from the right section.

You can drag and drop function blocks with mouse to an emptry scenario.

![](https://63608322-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbH8gla5D8g5pQAK8IzR8%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-2e46bc47d5320c54bbee615e13cd076ed5ca2276%2Fnode-drag.webp?alt=media)

## Connecting Function Blocks <a href="#connecting-function-blocks" id="connecting-function-blocks"></a>

You can connect output and input sockets together:

![](https://63608322-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbH8gla5D8g5pQAK8IzR8%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e283f05fe4621dfa1d23e082606d89982bb7aede%2Fsocket-connect.webp?alt=media)

## Search Function Blocks <a href="#search-function-blocks" id="search-function-blocks"></a>

Also you can double click on the empty grid area and search through all function blocks.

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You can use keyboard up-down arrow buttons and press enter or click on an item you'd like to add to the scenario.

## Copy-Cut-Paste-Remove <a href="#copy-cut-paste-remove" id="copy-cut-paste-remove"></a>

You can also copy-cut-paste-remove selected function blocks and connections with the contect menu by right clicking:

![Selected items will be highlighted](https://63608322-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbH8gla5D8g5pQAK8IzR8%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-6b3cde592ab89eabe38dde796190ca5bbea2c7f9%2Fcopy-paste-highlighted.png?alt=media)

or you can use keyboard shotcuts:

* `Ctrl-c`: Copy
* `Ctrl-x`: Cut
* `Ctrl-v`: Paste
* `Del`: Remove

## Add Informative Text <a href="#add-informative-text" id="add-informative-text"></a>

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By opening the context menu and clicking `Add Text`, you can add informative texts on a scenario:

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## Change Background Style <a href="#change-background-style" id="change-background-style"></a>

You can change the background style:

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## Freeze Controls on Blocks <a href="#freeze-controls-on-blocks" id="freeze-controls-on-blocks"></a>

You can freeze controls on a function block to make sure no accidental changes happen with `Ctrl+F`:

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That is all! Now, you can have a simple tour on the menubar.