# Starting a new version

### Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:

* The previous (or initial) questionnaire version already loaded in your project. Read how at [starting-a-dimensions-project](https://help.metaforms.ai/survey-programming-dimensions/starting-a-dimensions-project "mention")
* The updated files ready to upload (e.g., new questionnaire document).

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### Upload & Start the New Version

**Step 1:** Open your existing project in Metaforms and click **Upload New Version** on the right side.

![](https://usercontent.in.prod.clueso.io/743138ba-7933-4a1a-90b2-26ddeb90ccbd/3e5aa6ac-618d-4b74-b0e4-2a048abafd8c/28b2c723-6911-4e71-bf54-5d410fee081c/images/e69d78d4-b94a-4c96-b53f-011adfbdbb9a.png)

**Step 2:** Enter a name for the new version — this could be a wave name or any identifier that helps you track iterations.

![](https://usercontent.in.prod.clueso.io/743138ba-7933-4a1a-90b2-26ddeb90ccbd/3e5aa6ac-618d-4b74-b0e4-2a048abafd8c/28b2c723-6911-4e71-bf54-5d410fee081c/images/681d0c3a-0522-47cb-98d7-27329c19f5cd.png)

**Step 3:** Upload the files you want to update (e.g., the new questionnaire). Replaced files will be marked as updates; any files you don't replace will carry over from the previous version.

![](https://usercontent.in.prod.clueso.io/743138ba-7933-4a1a-90b2-26ddeb90ccbd/3e5aa6ac-618d-4b74-b0e4-2a048abafd8c/28b2c723-6911-4e71-bf54-5d410fee081c/images/788c6ca3-2e18-4036-bf06-d8079df00c12.png)

**Step 4:** Click **Create** to finalize the version. Metaforms will process your upload and prompt you to choose how to proceed. 

**Step 5:** Select **Change Management** to enter the structured review workflow, then click **Start Version**.

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You'll now enter the **Review** stage. See[review-stage](https://help.metaforms.ai/survey-programming-dimensions/change-management/review-stage "mention") for next steps.