explore Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
as you create a virtual rocket

zero to rockets in 4 hours

Getting started

A complete introduction to Onshape CAD by designing a fully-functional model rocket.

We recommend a split-screen layout:

1. Set up windows in split view

Use Windows key + Left Arrow to move one browser to the left
Use Windows key + Right Arrow to move the other browser to the right
Consider making the tutorial thinner than the CAD window so more of the controls are fully visible in the view.

2. Create a Hobbyist / Maker onshape account

Head to the create free account page at Onshape
Create an account

Select Hobbyist / Maker for the easiest signup process

On page 2:

Company name: Stage One Education
Industry: Education
Number of CAD users at your company: 1
Current CAD system: Onshape
Level of interest in purchasing a new CAD system: No interest
Timeframe for you decision: No timeframe
Title / position: Student
Mobile phone number: your phone number

3. Sign-in to Onshape

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Sign-in to Onshape

4. Accept default units

The default options are correct:

Length: Inches
Angle units: Degrees
Mass units: Pound

Press Next
Accept the default mouse controls

Onshape (default)
Press Next

Accept the default nickname

Press Next

Select Done after the browser check

5. Create a new document

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Click the Create button
Select Document

Name your document Rocket by [yourname]
Select Create public document

6. Moving your view in 3D

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Turn your view: right-click + drag
Pan/slide: Middle-button + drag to pan/slide your view

If you don't have a middle button, you can use Ctrl + right click + drag to pan/slide your view

Zoom: scroll wheel

7. Set up windows in split view

Use Windows key + Left Arrow to move one browser to the left
Use Windows key + Right Arrow to move the other browser to the right
Consider making the tutorial thinner than the CAD window so more of the controls are fully visible in the view.