# Custom Model

Custom Model lets you create a model from scratch manually. 

Select **Custom Model** and click **Create.**

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Once you click Create, a blank model is created where you can structure the model as per your requirements.

<figure><img src="https://261229348-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FmXNCTvPRjJZj6UunHBgb%2Fuploads%2FRkqUc9S2p9P02qNeuXb7%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=9c01f3d5-9b31-4cb0-9c62-0f0bd691ed2f" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>Custom Blank Model</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

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For guidance on building models, please refer to the [Model Editor](https://docs.valq.com/model/model-editor) section. This section is further divided into two sections - [Node Operations](https://docs.valq.com/model/model-editor/node-operations) and [Editor Features](https://docs.valq.com/model/model-editor/editor-features) which can assist you in creating a custom model of your choice.
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[Templates](https://docs.valq.com/templates/apply-template#add-template-as-new-nodes) can also be used in a custom model where repetitive node structure is required.
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