# HOWTO Create a TunerStudio Project

Tunerstudio is a tuning application needed while working with rusEFI. Here is how you create your first project in Tunerstudio:

![First project](FAQ/images/simulator/TCP_first_project.png)

In order to create a rusEFI project you need a rusefiSOMETHING.ini file from your [rusEFI bundle](Download).

Your rusEFI board should also present itself as a USB storage device to your computer, containing the .ini file you need. This is the most foolproof method of making sure you have the correct .ini file.

![Menu](FAQ/images/simulator/TunerStudio_other_browse.png)

After clicking on the link you'll see this:

![Menu](FAQ/images/simulator/TCP_menu.png)

You have successfully created your first Tunerstudio project.