Create a new application based on the new Blank Composite Application template. Open the new application using File > Open > Lotus Notes Application, which will display a blank page in the new application. Then, use the Composite Application Editor by using Actions > Edit Application to begin adding components to the application.

Open an existing Lotus Notes application in the Domino Designer 8. Navigate to the Composite Applications - Applications view. Click the New Blank CA button. Open the Database Properties box and select the application launch options and set to Launch as Composite Application. Save and exit from IBM® Lotus® Domino(TM) Designer 8. You can now use the Composite Application Editor to begin adding components to the application.