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# RPA Desktop Design Studio

# RPA Desktop Design Studio {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Use the ServiceNow®
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Desktop Design Studio, which is a low-code Integrated Development Environment (IDE) where you can design or configure automation workflows by dragging and dropping components to the
Design surface. RPA Desktop Design Studio is a Windows native application.

## Get started {#rpa-studio-landing-page__section_ix3_4gn_kmb}

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| [Explore Learn about RPA Desktop Design Studio concepts and features.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/YAZ265RTh53Dxi2NYS0Sdg "Learn about the RPA Desktop Design Studio features that enable you to design and create your business process automations.") | [Configure Install and configure RPA Desktop Design Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/~9P_9BpI9ZVGm3wJJ~vJTA "You can plan and configure an RPA Desktop Design Studio implementation in your organization.") | [Build Create automation projects. Understand how to use components and ports.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/bzRoIk76qZwUppNtD1Nykw "Create automation projects, use components, and create the activities and variables that are required to design automations in RPA Desktop Design Studio.") |
| [Use Preview, transform, and validate data. Run, publish, and review automations.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/CFxijnOyc6GQgP08EYMVgA "You can preview, transform, and validate data on the automations. You can also run, publish, and review automations in RPA Desktop Design Studio.") | [Automation components Build automations using various components.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/5c9x422xEAGtHmDMufp0Ng "Design automations using various components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.") | [Reference Get details about RPA Desktop Design Studio components like ports, methods, events, and properties.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/3qbapJp_7u0IGT1Wo2OZrg "Reference topics provide additional information about the lists and forms that you use to configure and administer RPA Desktop Design Studio.") |
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## Helpful resources {#rpa-studio-landing-page__section_epq_skg_1nb}

* [Troubleshooting issues for the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Hub application](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1587777)
* [Ask or answer questions in the community forum](https://www.servicenow.com/community/automation-engine/ct-p/automation-engine)
* [Developer documentation](https://developer.servicenow.com/app.do#!/documentation)
* [Contact Customer Service and Support](https://support.servicenow.com/now?draw=case)
* [Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Hub glossary](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/_ty6GpszPH6LtsrAK~4kEA#rpa-hub-glossary "Learn about the terms and concepts that are unique to Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Hub.")
* [RPA General Guidelines](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1651495)
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