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# \[deprecated] Getting Started With GrabCAD Workbench

## 0. What is GrabCAD Workbench?

GrabCAD Workbench is an online platform to share CAD files and collaborate on projects, featuring version history tracking. It integrates directly with SolidWorks with a toolbar add-in and a desktop application.

## 1. Creating a GrabCAD Account

If you already have a GrabCAD account, you can skip this step.

{% hint style="info" %}
GrabCAD Community and GrabCAD Workbench accounts are the same
{% endhint %}

Creating a GrabCAD account is a straightforward process, first naviagte to:

{% embed url="<https://workbench.grabcad.com/workbench/register>" %}
Link to create a GrabCAD account
{% endembed %}

In the company details section, choose job level as "Student" first before filling anything else out. The company name section should change to school name; type "University of California, Berkeley" (or some variation thereof) in the text box.

Proceed through the signup process.

![Completed signup page](/files/-LIELWCGPKBF2Okwv2pQ)

Be sure to go to your email to confirm the account.

{% hint style="success" %}
You've now successfully created a GrabCAD account!
{% endhint %}

## 2. Getting added to STAR on GrabCAD Workbench

STAR parts currently follow the set naming convention outlined at <https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/documentation/solidworks-file-conventions> found under Tutorials --> Operations --> SolidWorks file conventions. **All parts in STAR GrabCAD projects created after 2019 must follow this format.** If you have questions, just ask in #operations!

**Message the email you used to sign up for GrabCAD to the Operations Lead (@mcelly#1609) along with a copy of the previous paragraph on naming to obtain an invitation to STAR's GrabCAD page.** Let them know which projects you need access to, if possible.

## 3. Downloading the GrabCAD desktop application

The GrabCAD Workbench desktop application allows you to sync CAD files from your projects so that you have a local copy on your computer. It also installs the companion SolidWorks toolbar.

Navigate to the following link to download the installer:

{% embed url="<https://workbench.grabcad.com/workbench/download>" %}
GrabCAD Workbench desktop app installer
{% endembed %}

Continue through the installation process. After completing the installation, be sure to log in with your GrabCAD account.

{% hint style="success" %}
You've now successfully installed the GrabCAD Workbench desktop application!
{% endhint %}

## 4. Next steps

You may want to unsubscribe from Workbench emails here (there are a lot!): <https://workbench.grabcad.com/account/workbench_notifications>

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[\[deprecated\] Using GrabCAD Workbench in SolidWorks](/public/tutorials/software/deprecated-software/using-grabcad-workbench-in-solidworks.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

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[How to Use SolidWorks Templates](/public/tutorials/general-tutorials/how-to-use-solidworks-templates.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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