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# Step 4: Create a Dialogue

Follow these steps to create your first **Dialogue**:

1. Open the [Aphid App](/aphid-ai-docs/what-is-aphid.md).
2. Select the "Clones" tab along the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap one of your existing Clones.
4. Tap the "Dialogue" icon :speech\_balloon:
5. Tap "Create Dialogue"
6. Select one of the three options:
   1. [Import Template](#a.-import-template) - start with a Dialogue template that matches your Clone's role
   2. [Create Dialogue with AI](#b.-create-dialogue-with-ai) - use AI to optimize your Clone's Dialogue
   3. [Create from Scratch](#c.-create-from-scratch) - start with a blank Dialogue and edit it manually
7. Customize your dialogue by editing the Nodes in the Conversation Flow

## Dialogue Creation Options

#### a. Import Template

Follow these instructions to create your Clone with a template:

1. In the "Search Industry" field, enter the industry or field of work for your Clone.
2. Select the option that best matches your Clone's role.
3. Tap "Import" to use the selected template with your Clone.

#### b. Create Dialogue with AI

Describe the expertise and purpose of your Clone to Aphid's AI agent to generate an optimized dialogue.

#### c. Create from Scratch

Ideal for advanced users, "Create from Scratch" allows you to write every step of the Dialogue from a blank slate.


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