.. _gui-wizards-newdakotaproject-main:

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New Dakota Project
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You can create a new Dakota :ref:`project <gui-eclipse-projects>` using the Dakota Project wizard.

Go to File > New > Project, then select Dakota > Dakota Project from the available options:

.. image:: img/GettingStarted_NewDakotaProject_3.png
   :alt: Dakota preferences

The New Dakota Project wizard only has one page:

.. image:: img/GettingStarted_NewDakotaProject_4.png
   :alt: Dakota preferences

Put the name of your new project in the "Project name" field and click Finish.  At this time, you should see your new project appear in the Project Explorer view.