Embodiments are provided to generate a new file and any appropriate markup for the new file. In an embodiment, the new file and the appropriate markup can be automatically generated based in part on an examination of parameters associated with a source file and an instance of the source file. In one embodiment, a new file associated with a collaboration application can be created, including the appropriate markup, based in part on an examination of objects associated with the collaboration application and an instance of the collaboration application.