# Lex Bot using Appointment Blueprint

## Objective

This document shows how to create an app from a Blueprint and test it using Lex.

### Steps

1. Log-in to [bots.ixhello.com](https://bots.ixhello.com)
2. Press Studio Mode on the upper menu.<br>

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3. On the left navigation menu, expand **Apps** then select **App Blueprints**<br>

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4. A list of Blueprints appears. For this demonstration, we will select Appointment Booking Assistant. Press **Create App**<br>

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5. The **Create App from Template** page opens. Provide an App Name and Description. The Selected Template field will be prefilled. Press **Create App**.<br>

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6. The Create App process has 3 steps. These steps allow the user to customize the content of their app and entity types.
7. The first step checks for duplicate content which may already reside on the platform. If you wish to maintain the existing files, press No. Press **Yes**<br>

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8. The second page checks for duplicate entities. If any existed, you would be prompted about overwriting them. Once again, press **Yes**.<br>

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9. On the third screen, press **Submit**<br>

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10. You should get a message saying App Created Successfully. You have the opportunity to modify the App by pressing Customize App but for this example we use the App as created. Press **Publish App**.<br>

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11. &#x20;The App Publishing Page opens. Locate the new App in the listing.&#x20;
12. Click on the ellipses on the right side of the listing. A menu opens. Select **Test**<br>

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13. A test window opens. Ask the assistant to make an appointment for you<br>

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**Congrats, you have successfully created a Lex app using Blueprint.**


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