Initializing help system before first use

# Using the Desktop version of Workbench

If you wish to use the Desktop version:

1. Click Create Project.
2. Click CREATE INSIGHT (MOSEL) PROJECT.
3. You must now select a location for the Project—The new Project will be named after the containing folder, so create a folder named Portfolio Optimization, and click OK.
   Xpress Workbench launches your new project in which it has created a template application structure. Examine the contents of the vertical Project tab:
   Figure : 1. A New Xpress Workbench Project
   This arrangement of new files and folders is designed to help you start quickly with a new Xpress Insight app.
4. Drag and drop your prepared files onto the Project explorer pane— shares.csv must be added to the `model_resources` folder and foliodata.mos can be added to the Portfolio Optimization project root folder.
   The project structure now appears as:
   Figure : 2. Uploaded Model Source and Data Files
5. In the Run menu, choose Run foliodata.mos and wait a few moments.
6. Review the contents of the debugger pane below the code window.
   It contains:

       Compiling foliodata.mos to out\foliodata.bim with -g
       Running model
       Loading data.
       Loading finished.
       Starting optimization.
       Expected total return    14.09
       Total high risk shares    0.33
       Total North-American      0.45
       Largest position          0.25
       Optimization finished.
       Process exited with code: 0

   This reveals that the maximum achievable ROI is 14.09, respecting the business constraints.

Parent Topic Running the Mosel Model in Xpress Workbench

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