# Quickstart

Welcome to the **Shapemaker Quickstart Guide** — a step-by-step walkthrough to help you start analyzing towers with confidence, in just a few minutes.

Whether you're a structural engineer or part of a towerco operations team, this guide is designed to get you from zero to co-location assessment quickly and accurately — without needing spreadsheets or guesswork.

## :tv: About this guide

This guide is based on our 5-part video tutorial series and covers:

1. How to create a tower in Shapemaker
2. How to add antennas, dishes, and feeders
3. How to include site-specific conditions
4. How to run Eurocode-based structural checks
5. How to onboard your tower families using the **Tower Builder**

Each step has its own page with instructions, screenshots, and the relevant video embedded.

> ⏱️ **Estimated time to complete:** 15–20 minutes\
> 🎓 **Who is it for?** Structural engineers, co-location reviewers, project managers\
> 🛠️ **What you’ll need:** A Shapemaker account

## :rocket: Ready to start?

Begin with the first step and follow along

{% content-ref url="/pages/EHtdreLkbFx20wO3norS" %}
[1. Create a Structure](/tutorials/quickstart/1.-create-a-structure.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## :question:Need help?

* Reach out to us at <hello@shapemaker.io>.
* Or book a personal walkthrough: [Book a demo](https://www.shapemaker.io/contact)
* Need demo access? [Get Demo Access!](/help-and-resources/get-demo-access.md)


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