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Create Apps

You can access Apps from K2 Workspace (Desktop). You can find the apps by clicking the K2 logo, then selecting Apps . You can also click the logo to switch to other sites and workspaces.

To create an app, begin by selecting an app type from the four New App options: Approval, Survey, List Collaboration and Install from Catalog. After selecting a type, you have the option of building your app based on an app template, by building a custom app, or installing a pre-built app from the App Catalog. In the table below, click any of the App Types to go to specific instructions for creating apps of that type.

App Type	Use Case	What you can do
Approval	Create ready-to-use solutions that include a workflow component, such as expense claim submittals, leave requests, or document review and approval.	Select from the included workflow options: one-step approval, two-step approval, one-step approval with rework, or two-step approval with rework. Assign task recipients (those who will approve or deny the request) to one or more users.
Survey	Create survey-style app to gather responses to one or more questions.	Send emails to one or more users to participate in a survey, and for them to complete the survey using web forms. Collect and review responses.
Lists Collaboration	Create and manage data capture, edit and display forms to work with simple data, as well as relational (e.g. parent-children/one-to-many) data.	Create and edit data fields and data objects, and manage list security. Supports multiple data types and objects for rich data collection and collaboration.
Install from Catalog	Pre-built apps installed to your environment from the App Catalog. The apps contain pre-built forms, views, SmartObjects and workflows designed for general business requirements.	For a comprehensive list of available pre-built apps, see the Available Apps from the Apps Catalog section in the Install Apps from the Apps Catalog topic. The list of available apps may be different from the ones available in your environment. An internet connection is required to download and install apps from the Catalog.

You may see the terms App Wizard and SmartStarter. App Wizards are apps like Approval, Survey and List Collaboration that you create using wizards. SmartStarters are pre-built apps you install from the App Catalog.