Create a project

task australia Updated Sep 10, 2026 2 min read create-project.md

Create a project with the imported external data. You must mine the project to analyze your data and improve your processes.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_process_mining_admin

Procedure

Navigate to Workspaces > Process Mining Workspace.
On the left of the page, select the External data integration icon ( [Omitted image "ext-dataset-modules.png"] Alt text: External data integration icon).
Select a dataset based on which you want to create a project.

The dataset opens in a new tab.
Select Create project.

[Omitted image "ext-data-edit.png"] Alt text: Create Project

You are automatically taken to the Scope your analysis page on Project Builder.
Add activity definitions to the project.

You can add breakdown filters if required.

For information, see Scoping your analysis
Select Add child entity.

Note: You must add a child entity if you are doing multi-dimensional mining using external data.
On the form, fill in the fields.

Field	Description
Source	You can select one of the following source type:- Table: Any database table Report source: Select a table that has reports Archived data: Select an archived table.
Select	Select the table that you want to link with the external dataset.
Parent table	Select the external data table that you are using to create the project.
Relation	Select Reference as this will be a reference field.
Source field	This is automatically populated.
Target field	Select the target reference field.Note: To provide a value for this field, you must create a custom field of the type Reference while creating the audit table. This will enable you to configure the source and target fields accordingly. For more information, see Add custom fields to the audit table.

**Note:** You can add any activity definitions or breakdown filters that is required.

Select Next.
Create improvement opportunities if required.

For information, see Set improvement opportunities.
Review and mine the project.

For information, see Review and mine your project.

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---
title: Create a project
description: Create a project with the imported external data. You must mine the project to analyze your data and improve your processes.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/application-development/process-mining/create-project.html
release: australia
product: Process Mining
classification: process-mining
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 2
breadcrumb: [Working with external datasets, Import external data, Process Mining, Discover, AI Workflow Factory Prime, Agentic app development, Building applications]
---

# Create a project

Create a project with the imported external data. You must mine the project to analyze your data and improve your processes.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_process\_mining\_admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **Workspaces** &gt; **Process Mining Workspace**.

2.  On the left of the page, select the External data integration icon \( \[Omitted image "ext-dataset-modules.png"\] Alt text: External data integration icon\).

3.  Select a dataset based on which you want to create a project.

    The dataset opens in a new tab.

4.  Select **Create project**.

    \[Omitted image "ext-data-edit.png"\] Alt text: Create Project

    You are automatically taken to the **Scope your analysis** page on Project Builder.

5.  Add activity definitions to the project.

    You can add breakdown filters if required.

    For information, see [Scoping your analysis](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/process-mining/scope-analysis.md)

6.  Select **Add child entity**.

    **Note:** You must add a child entity if you are doing multi-dimensional mining using external data.

7.  On the form, fill in the fields.

<table id="table_bxy_kqx_5zb"><thead><tr><th>

Field

</th><th>

Description

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Source

</td><td>

You can select one of the following source type:-   Table: Any database table
-   Report source: Select a table that has reports
-   Archived data: Select an archived table.


</td></tr><tr><td>

Select

</td><td>

Select the table that you want to link with the external dataset.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Parent table

</td><td>

Select the external data table that you are using to create the project.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Relation

</td><td>

Select **Reference** as this will be a reference field.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Source field

</td><td>

This is automatically populated.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Target field

</td><td>

Select the target reference field.**Note:** To provide a value for this field, you must create a custom field of the type **Reference** while creating the audit table. This will enable you to configure the source and target fields accordingly. For more information, see [Add custom fields to the audit table](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/process-mining/add-custom-field.md).

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>    **Note:** You can add any activity definitions or breakdown filters that is required.

8.  Select Next.

9.  Create improvement opportunities if required.

    For information, see [Set improvement opportunities](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/process-mining/improve-opportunities.md).

10. Review and mine the project.

    For information, see [Review and mine your project](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/process-mining/review-mine.md).