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# ServiceNow Studio for AES developers

# ServiceNow Studio for App Engine Studio (AES) developers {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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If you currently develop in App Engine Studio, use ServiceNow Studio to access advanced development capabilities while retaining the core features you already use.

ServiceNow Studio is organized differently from App Engine Studio. Use the following sections to find the features you are familiar with from App Engine Studio.

## What features work the same way in ServiceNow Studio? {#servicenow-studio-for-aes-developers__section_f5m_2mr_vgc}

Several key features from AES work the same way in ServiceNow Studio, including app creation, source control integration, and collaboration. For more information, see the following topics.

* [Create an application in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/hsDQB1Y1hw2Z4AmPStLtFQ#create-an-application-in-servicenow-studio "Create a custom application in ServiceNow Studio, then add data, automation, or other app files using integrated development tools and builders.")
* [Source control integration in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/DNtGlr941dS9AFNO73ax3A "Link your application to a Git source control repository in ServiceNow Studio to save, manage, and share multiple versions of a global or scoped application from a non-production instance.")
* [Collaborating on apps using ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/7EKWzbK75ifddeRKOcLIqA "Collaborate with other developers on app development in ServiceNow Studio by inviting them to co-create and develop apps with you.")
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## Where are my apps? {#servicenow-studio-for-aes-developers__section_fcz_xwd_1fc}

When you first open ServiceNow Studio, not all of your apps are visible by default. To find them, open the Navigator panel, select the Apps section, and filter for custom apps.

To access frequently used apps, app files, and lists quickly, bookmark them. For more information, see [Bookmark apps, files, and lists in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/wVGRTnmQWoRC9efuAP4PEA "Bookmark apps, metadata files, and lists in ServiceNow Studio so you can access them quickly from the Bookmarks section of the Collections tab in the Navigator panel.").

## How do I work with different file types in ServiceNow Studio? {#servicenow-studio-for-aes-developers__section_zq2_2mr_vgc}

In AES, you can create files in four categories: Data, Experiences, Logic and Automation, and Security.

ServiceNow Studio supports all four of those categories and many additional file types. Unlike AES, where you must be inside an app to create a file, ServiceNow Studio lets you create files from the home page and specify the application afterward. You can also select Add next to any category on the App details page to create a
file of that type.

App files define how an application functions. For example, add a business rule to perform server-side actions when a record changes, or add AI files to automate tasks.  
For more information about file types and how to work with them, see the following topics.

* [Create an app file in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/C_f0y7tAzAlnNCkiWtGn7Q "Create an app file in ServiceNow Studio to define how an aspect of an application functions — such as which users can access it or how it processes data.")
* [Metadata record categories in the ServiceNow Studio Navigator](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/MMdYvgB3KXx3Hk1wi4miFg "Use ServiceNow Studio to access and work with all metadata types that the ServiceNow AI Platform supports, from automations and integrations to user interface files.")
* [ServiceNow Studio Navigator panel taxonomy](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/cnDe51a~IAsRwHNuMs6Rsw "Reference each metadata file type and its corresponding primary table in the File categories tab of the ServiceNow Studio Navigator panel.")
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## How does scope work in ServiceNow Studio? {#servicenow-studio-for-aes-developers__section_y1h_htr_vgc}

In ServiceNow Studio, the scope updates automatically based on which app you are working in --- you do not need to switch it manually. The current scope and update set appear at the bottom left of the page for
each open application.

Some builders override automatic scope switching. For example, when you use Table Builder to edit a form or table file, a message indicates that the scope is controlled by the builder.

For more information, see [Open apps and app files across scopes in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Ob~pOL9Uqlc~q9aYa7X3Dw "Open and edit apps and app files in any scope — global or custom — in ServiceNow Studio. The current scope displays at the bottom of the screen and updates automatically when you switch to an app in a different scope.").

## Where are app templates? {#servicenow-studio-for-aes-developers__section_acp_51s_vgc}

AES provides a library of application templates for creating apps. ServiceNow Studio does not have templates, but the App Gallery provides examples of completed apps and metadata files you can use for reference. To access the App Gallery, select CreateApp and select the App Gallery link on the right side of the page.  
Note:  
The App Gallery is for reference only. You cannot create an application directly from App Gallery files as you would from a template in AES.

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