Create a project

Create a project with the imported external data. You must mine the project to analyze your data and improve your processes.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_process_mining_admin

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Select a dataset based on which you want to create a project.

The dataset opens in a new tab.
Select Create project.

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Create Project

You are automatically taken to the **Scope your analysis** page on Project Builder.

Add activity definitions to the project.

You can add breakdown filters if required.

For information, see Scoping your analysis
Select Add child entity.

Note: You must add a child entity if you are doing multi-dimensional mining using external data.
On the form, fill in the fields.

Field	Description
Source	You can select one of the following source type:- Table: Any database table - Report source: Select a table that has reports - Archived data: Select an archived table.
Select	Select the table that you want to link with the external dataset.
Parent table	Select the external data table that you are using to create the project.
Relation	Select Reference as this will be a reference field.
Source field	This is automatically populated.
Target field	Select the target reference field.Note: To provide a value for this field, you must create a custom field of the type Reference while creating the audit table. This will enable you to configure the source and target fields accordingly. For more information, see Add custom fields to the audit table.

**Note:** You can add any activity definitions or breakdown filters that is required.

Select Next.
Create improvement opportunities if required.

For information, see Set improvement opportunities.
Review and mine the project.

For information, see Review and mine your project.