# create_stage

Creates a new stage.

## Parameters

<dl>
<dt>name : str</dt>
<dd>Optional name string</dd>
</dl>

## See also

- [get_stage](/python/functions/model/operations/get_stage)
- [set_current_stage](/python/functions/model/operations/set_current_stage)

## Examples

```python
model2d.create_stage()
model3d.create_stage('New stage')
```