To create a new project in AutomationView:
Using the User Interface (Button):
When no project is currently loaded, you will see a "Create New Project" button directly in the Sequence Explorer welcome view. Click it to initialize a new workspace.
Using the Command Palette:
It is also possible to do this via the Command Palette:
Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P).This will automatically create the required core files, including your main configuration file (e.g., main.machine).