# Creating a new AspectJ project

1. From the main workbench window, click File > New > Project. The New Project wizard opens.
2. Select AspectJ from the left pane and AspectJ Project from the right pane, then click Next. The New AspectJ Project wizard opens.
3. In the Project Name field, type a name for your new AspectJ project.
4. Select either the Create project in workspace or the Create project at external location button to indicate whether you want to use the default location for your new project. If you choose to create the project at an external location, then type in the path to the directory or click Browse to select a location for the project.
5. Select either the Use project as root for source files and class files or the Create separate source and output folders button to indicate whether you want to use the project as root or use a source and output folders.
6. If you want to configure the source and output folders or other build path options click Next, configure the options and then click Finish when you are done. Otherwise click Finish. Please see the Java development user guide for more information on configuring build path options.

AspectJ projects

Creating AspectJ elements
Converting a Java project to an AspectJ project
Converting a plug-in project to an AspectJ project
Creating a new aspect