> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.wcrobotics.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.wcrobotics.org/training/onshape-training/getting-started.md). # Getting Started with Onshape ## Create an Account Set up your free Onshape Educational account here: ## Where to begin? Go to [www.onshape4frc.com](https://onshape4frc.com/getting-started). Follow the instructions to install the **MKCad App**. This app helps us easily access parts commonly used in FRC Robot assemblies. A good introductory project is the Skateboard project. [Open this Onshape Document](https://cad.onshape.com/documents/ce5ac8909ec93f2ab937afda/w/77af2f4715cd6b9dc0f3d968/e/1cf175a4a9e7faeb7db52e25), make a copy, and follow the steps to model a skateboard assembly! ## Onshape Self-Guided Courses These courses are recommended. They're located in the [CAD Basics Learning Pathway.](https://learn.onshape.com/learn/learning-path/introduction-to-cad) * Introduction to Parametric Feature-Based CAD * Introduction to Part Design * Introduction to Assembly Design * Introduction to 2D Drawings ![](/files/-MSZOjSUgX0rBP3BPIbx) ## Next Steps Ok, so you have completed all four courses in the CAD Basics Learning Pathway. You're ready dive a little deeper... Continue to practice some of the most important skills by completing these courses, ***in order:*** 1. [Introduction to Sketching](https://learn.onshape.com/learn/course/fundamentals-sketching) 2. [Part Design Using Part Studios](https://learn.onshape.com/learn/course/fundamentals-part-design-using-part-studios) 3. [Multi-Part Part Studios](https://learn.onshape.com/learn/course/fundamentals-multi-part-part-studios) 4. [Managed In-Context Design](https://learn.onshape.com/learn/course/managed-in-context-design) Those last two are especially useful for designing a robot! {% hint style="warning" %} This is a lot, and it will take some time. But if you want to design a robot, you really need to practice all of this! {% endhint %} Next, you'll learn all about the special ways Onshape works so well in the world of FRC. Onward! --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.wcrobotics.org/training/onshape-training/getting-started.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.