# Design Steps

Follow the **Design Steps** below to learn how to use ![](/files/b0XsenUiNn5A5nQOXi0r) [**HMI Designer**](/hmi-designer/introduction.md) to develop custom panels for the robot teach pendant.

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[Create new HMI Panel](/hmi-designer/design-steps/create-new-hmi-panel.md)
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[Add HMI Components](/hmi-designer/design-steps/add-hmi-components.md)
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[Edit HMI Components](/hmi-designer/design-steps/edit-hmi-components.md)
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[Synchronize HMI Panel](/hmi-designer/design-steps/synchronize-hmi-panel.md)
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[Preview HMI Panel](/hmi-designer/design-steps/preview-hmi-panel.md)
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[Run HMI Program](/hmi-designer/design-steps/run-hmi-program.md)
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