# Starting a Dimensions Project

Get started with MetaForms by creating a new Dimensions project and configuring it through the setup wizard. This guide walks you through project creation, uploading your questionnaire, and selecting your build preferences.

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### Create a New Project

**Step 1:** From the Projects page, select **New Project**.

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**Step 2:** Enter your **project name** and **project ID** (used for internal tracking), then click **Create Project**.

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### Upload Your Questionnaire

**Step 4:** In the left menu, hover and select **Build**.

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**Step 5:** Upload your questionnaire file and click **Upload**.

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**Step 6:** On the confirmation screen, click **Start Building**.

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### Configure the Setup Wizard

**Step 7:** Choose **Unicorn** as your survey hosting platform and click **Next**.

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**Step 8:** Choose whether to start a **New Project** or work on an **Existing Project**.

* For an existing project, click **Browse** and select your local directory.

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* For a new project, choose your directory and pick a template if available.

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**Step 9:** Set up your **AI rules** if you have any, then upload any needed **option lists, media, or external files**.

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**Step 10:** Pick your specialization level — **Basic** or **Advanced** — and click **Start Programming**.

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You're now inside your workspace and ready to start programming. See[Build Page Walkthrough](/survey-programming-dimensions/build-page-walkthrough.md) to learn your way around.


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