# Create and Navigate Workspaces

1. Open the ViDi GUI, and in the Workspace menu, select New.

2. In the New Workspace dialog, provide a name for your workspace.

3. The new workspace you created will be the active workspace.

Note:

To navigate to a previously created workspace, expand the Workspace container by pressing the icon, and then select the desired workspace from the list and press the arrow icon:

The VisionPro, Designer and ViDi software require that a valid Cognex Dongle be installed during all phases of operation. Any attempts to temporarily remove, substitute, or share a Cognex Dongle may cause your system to operate incorrectly, and may result in the loss of data.