# Creating Node

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**Node Creation Menu** calls/creates a node(s) over the Nodegraph canvas.

* You can open the Node Creation Menu by right-clicking on the Nodegraph view with your mouse.
* Nodes are listed under node classes.
* Clicking on a **Node Class** bracket (**>**) expands it, and corresponding nodes belonging to that class are listed.
* As soon as you start typing, the node creation menu suggests the matching node(s).

### Creating a Node by Connection <a href="#operatingnodegraph-creatinganodebyconnection" id="operatingnodegraph-creatinganodebyconnection"></a>

* Hoover your mouse over a pin.
* Left-click and drag your mouse pointer.

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When you release your mouse, **Node Creation Menu** popups as illustrated above.

* Select the new node.&#x20;

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Reality Hub only shows compatible pins when you drag a pin connection.
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