# Create a Flow

In order to create a Flow, you can either start from scratch or create a Flow from an existing dataset.

To create a Flow, go to D**ata** in the **View Selector** and click on the **+ button** next to **Models.** This should open a panel asking which kind of model you want to create, then click on **Flow.**

You can also click on **New** > **Model** > **Flow.**

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You can then give your flow a name, and select if you want to start from scratch or from an existing  dataset.

If you choose to start from an existing dataset the flow created will contain the[ primary keys ](/data-management/workbench/understanding-datasets/primary-keys.md)and the [relationships](/data-management/workbench/understanding-datasets/relationships.md) of the base dataset.


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