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# Creating Element Repository for Mainframe

For Mainframe automation, elements cannot be captured directly as it works based on coordinates. Instead, create the elements manually and add the corresponding coordinates for each element. These coordinates are used to identify and interact with screen components during execution. 

To create element repository and elements for mainframe, perform the following actions: 

1. On the **Home** page, from **Projects** list, select required project. 
2. Select **Design Studio**. 
3. On the **Element Repository** page, select folder and then select ellipses (**...**) icon. 
4. Select **Create Element Repository** and **Mainframe** as application type. 
5. Rename the element repository. 
6. Select **Add Element**. 
7. Under **Name** column, enter element name. 
8. Under **X,Y-Coordinate** column, enter the x and y co-ordinate from the mainframe emulator. 

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note**: The first value represents the **X-coordinate**, and the value after the semicolon represents the **Y-coordinate**.
{% endhint %}

![](/files/Tj6wOtecFY0Sodxr4SHh)

9. Select **Save** to save the element repository.


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