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# Creating a library

A template is a basic source code of a library. It contains the standard program header, general properties, as well as a simple sample function. The template is created in the MQL5/Libraries (or MQL4/Libraries) directory.

![Creating a library](https://www.metatrader5.com/i/help/metaeditor/en/wizard_library.png)

Fill in the following fields:

- Name – name of the library, the same name is assigned to the library file. Here you can also change the path to a destination file. For example, create it in the new \Libraries subfolder.
- Author – author name.
- Link – developer's email address or website.

Click Finish to complete template creation. A generated file is immediately opened for editing.

## In this section

- [Creating an EA template](https://www.metatrader5.com/en/metaeditor/help/mql5_wizard/wizard_ea)
- [Creating a ready-made Expert Advisor](https://www.metatrader5.com/en/metaeditor/help/mql5_wizard/wizard_ea_generate)
- [Creating an indicator](https://www.metatrader5.com/en/metaeditor/help/mql5_wizard/wizard_indicator)
- [Creating a script](https://www.metatrader5.com/en/metaeditor/help/mql5_wizard/wizard_script)
- Creating a library
- [Creating an include file](https://www.metatrader5.com/en/metaeditor/help/mql5_wizard/wizard_include)
- [Creating a class](https://www.metatrader5.com/en/metaeditor/help/mql5_wizard/wizard_class)

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