Quick Start
Designing a part consists of the steps below, explained in detail in subsequent sections.
To design a part:
- Choose File | New | Blank Design.
- Choose Job | Material and select
a material.
- Draw basic lines using the left toolbar and the Line menu to manipulate and combine lines. All lines you draw must be closed shapes. You can put one shape inside another but they must not intersect (overlap), though two shapes can touch each other.
- On the numeric bar set Z to a positive value to add material perpendicular to the screen, negative to remove material, Air Inside to cut fully thru your part.
- Use the View menu to add features to the sides or bottom of your part.
- Click the Pyramid button to verify the 3D shape.
- After selecting a line click the Machine button. Select Auto usually or other options to make bends, threads, comments, etc.
- Choose Job | Finishing to select
any needed surface finishes for your part.
- Choose Job | Settings and enter the indicated information.
- Click the Checkmark button to analyze and price your design.
- Resolve any errors and review advisories.
- Choose Order | Place order to submit
your design for manufacturing.
