A repository is normally created during the installation of WhereScape 3D.
You can add a new repository for a new project, to separate different purposes and designs, or to keep things simple for sharing.
To add a new repository:

1. Select the Create new repository radio button and click Next to continue.
   
2. On the Create repository dialog, as shown in the following screenshot, enter information in the required fields.
   

   Fields	Description
   Repository name	The name of the repository you are creating.
   Description	A short description of the repository you are creating.
   Purpose	The reason for creating the repository.
   Host	Default is localhost but you can enter a new host.
   Port	Default is 53722 but you can enter a new port.
   Create database	By default this checkbox is selected. Clear the checkbox if you do not want to create a new database.
   Database name	The name of the database.
   Database username	The username to access the database. If the Create database checkbox is selected, a new username will be created if it does not already exist when creating a database.
   Password	The password to access the database.
   Retype password	Re-enter the password that you entered above to access the database.
   Metadata server username	A user that has permissions to create databases and create roles. Default is wsmetauser.
   Password	The password to access the metadata server. Default is wsmetauser.
   Advanced
   Maintenance database	The database to connect to for creating a database. If left empty the default template will be used.
   SSL enabled	Select the checkbox to enable SSL.
   Validate	Click to validate repository details.

3. Click Finish. The Creating a new repository dialog is displayed while the new repository is being created.
   
4. The repository can now be seen in the left pane.