> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.abbyy.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create and open projects

> Start ABBYY FlexiCapture in Administrator or Operator mode on the Administrator Station to create a project, open a sample, or open an earlier version.

After you install the program, the License Manager utility will be started, prompting you to activate your serial number. See the [Manage your licenses](/flexi-capture/admin-guide/license-management) section for more information.

<Note>
  You can also start the License Manager manually by clicking **Start → All Programs → ABBYY FlexiCapture 12**.
</Note>

To start ABBYY FlexiCapture:

* Click **Start → All Programs → ABBYY FlexiCapture 12 → Administrator Station** to start the program in Administrator mode.
* Click **Start → All Programs → ABBYY FlexiCapture 12 → Operator Station** to start the program in Operator mode.

To create or open a project, perform one of the following three actions on the Administrator Station:

* Create a new project (click **File → New Project…**). Create or import at least one Document Definition (click **Project → Document Definitions**).
* Open a sample project from `%Public%\ABBYY\FlexiCapture\12.0\Samples`.
* Open a project created in an earlier version of ABBYY FlexiCapture.

Make sure that your project has at least one correct and added Document Definition for which export settings have been specified.