# Configure startup settings

Use the Startup editor to specify which project components to start at runtime.

## To configure startup settings

1. In the System folder in the Explorer window, double-click the Startup icon.
2. Select the project components to use when the project starts.
3. Specify the data log model to use, if any.
4. Specify startup and shutdown macros, if any.
5. Specify up to five graphic displays to open at startup, along with a parameter file or list, if any. If there are no graphic displays, or if no display is selected in the list, an empty window is shown at startup.
6. Click OK to confirm the configuration and exit from the Startup editor.

## See also

Create a Machine Edition application

Options in the Startup editor

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