# Code Generator Wizard: Code Generator

The New Code Generator wizard creates a new Code Generator.

You open the New Code Generator wizard by right-clicking a module project, choosing New > Other and selecting Code Generator from the Module Development category.

Element | Description
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Class Name | Specifies the name of the code generator class that will be generated.
MIME Type | Specifies a unique Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension (MIME) type that enables the code generator to be registered in the `layer.xml` file.
Generate CodeGeneratorContextProvider | Specifies an additional class, which can provide your code generator with additional objects in its lookup. This class will also be registered in the `layer.xml` file for you.

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