# 1. Modeling on OpenBrIM.App

This guide walks you through creating a new Steel I Girder Bridge project in OpenBrIM.App.

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**Prerequisites:** You need access to OpenBrIM.App. Contact your administrator if you don't have an account.
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## Create a New Project

### Step 1: Open OpenBrIM.App

Navigate to <https://openbrim.org/platform/?application=app> in your web browser.

![OpenBrIM.App Home Screen](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101706884/image-20231002-111809.png?api=v2)

### Step 2: Start a New Project

Click **New** from the left sidebar to open the project template selection.

![New Project Button](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101706884/image-20221111-140357.png?api=v2)

### Step 3: Select Steel Bridge Workflow

Click **Steel Bridge Workflow** from the template categories.

![Steel Bridge Workflow Selection](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101706884/image-20230824-112719.png?api=v2)

### Step 4: Choose Steel I Girder Bridge

Click **Steel I Girder Bridge Workflow** to create a new project with this template.

![Steel I Girder Bridge Workflow](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101706884/image-20230824-112810.png?api=v2)

### Step 5: Name Your Project

Enter a **Project Name** and select a **Category** for your project.

![Project Name and Category](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101706884/trainingss.drawio%20-%202022-10-09T202910.047-20221009-172910.png?api=v2)

### Step 6: Open the Data Spreadsheet

Click **Data** to open the spreadsheet interface where you will enter all bridge parameters.

![Data Button](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101706884/image-20221111-140952.png?api=v2)

![Data Spreadsheet Interface](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101706884/image-20230824-113153.png?api=v2)

## Important Guidelines

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**Naming Convention**

Use the exact parameter names provided in this example to avoid errors. If you choose different names, ensure consistency throughout the entire workflow.
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**No Spaces Allowed**

Do not use space characters in spreadsheet cells. This prevents typos and user errors that can cause issues during analysis.
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## Video Tutorial

Watch this video walkthrough for a visual demonstration of creating a new project:

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Creating a New Steel I Girder Bridge Project
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