{"id":321,"date":"2026-04-23T13:19:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T18:19:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.dataunfold.com\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=321"},"modified":"2026-04-23T13:26:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T18:26:58","password":"","slug":"create-a-new-project-manual-vs-template-vs-ai","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www2.dataunfold.com\/fr\/docs\/create-a-new-project-manual-vs-template-vs-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"Create a New Project: Manual vs Template vs AI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the choices?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you create a project, you usually pick one of these modes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Manual creation<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 build the project step by step yourself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Template creation<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 start from a ready-made project setup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI-assisted creation<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 let the system suggest or build the project automatically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;This guide describes the most common options. Your version of DataUnfold may show slightly different labels or available buttons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Manual creation \u2014 start from scratch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the most flexible choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You create a new project with your own title and description.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You choose tags, settings, and files later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You do not use a preset structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong>&nbsp;unique work, custom projects, or new workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Template creation \u2014 use a ready-made setup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the fastest way if your work follows a familiar pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You pick a template from a list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The template already sets up common options, tags, and actions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The project is created with default settings ready to use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong>&nbsp;repeatable work, standard reports, or consistent project types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. AI-assisted creation \u2014 let the app help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This option uses AI to suggest or build the project for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The app may suggest the best tags, settings, or project flow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The system can help choose a starting point when you are unsure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some AI flows create the project from a short description or example.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong>&nbsp;new users, uncertain setup, or guided project creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to choose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose manual<\/strong>&nbsp;when you want full control and custom setup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose template<\/strong>&nbsp;when you want a quick start and repeatable structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose AI-assisted<\/strong>&nbsp;when you want the app to suggest the setup and do more of the work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are the choices? 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