# Help in getting started with Classic

**URL:** <https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/help-in-getting-started-with-classic/49479>\
**Category:** RapidWeaver Classic\
**Created:** [August 5, 2025, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/help-in-getting-started-with-classic/49479 "2025-08-05T20:05:34Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Laurie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/13edae/32.png) [@Laurie](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Laurie)\
**Post date:** [August 5, 2025, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/help-in-getting-started-with-classic/49479/1 "2025-08-05T20:05:34Z")

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I need some simple instructions in building a site with Classic. I used an older version of Rapidweaver to build a few sites years ago and I used Foundry, which is no longer. I have now downloaded Classic for a new project. Can I build a site with only Classic or do I need Elements? I’m really having trouble accessing a manual or some clear step-by-step instructions in how to build. Can you point me in the right direction?

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**Author:** ![sbchasin](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/sbchasin/32/26943_2.png) [@sbchasin](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/sbchasin)\
**Post date:** [August 5, 2025, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/help-in-getting-started-with-classic/49479/2 "2025-08-05T20:16:39Z")

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If it is a new project, I would recommend Elements. I found it much easier to use than Classic. There _is_ still a learning curve, but there are plenty of videos for help and you can always ask here in the forums.