Getting started
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To run PyWorkbench, you must have a licensed copy of `Workbench
<https://www.ansys.com/products/ansys-workbench>`_ of version 24.2 or later.

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    .. grid-item-card:: Install PyWorkbench :fab:`python`
        :link: getting-started/installing
        :link-type: doc

        Learn how to install PyWorkbench in your development
        environment from various official sources including PyPI and
        the Ansys GitHub repository.

    .. grid-item-card:: Connect to Workbench :fa:`terminal`
        :link: getting-started/connection
        :link-type: doc

        Learn how to use PyWorkbench to start a new instance of Workbench
        or connect to an existing instance.

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