Interactive quickstart: build your first layout in 5 minutes

A hands-on walkthrough for adding, moving, rotating, and centering your first parts.

February 2026

Use this post as a guided warmup before jumping into your real project. You can practice the core controls, then switch directly into Build mode.

The workflow covers adding a 2x4, moving a board, resizing a part, rotating it, and using Auto Center Camera to reframe the project.

This tutorial is intended for new woodworkers who want to understand 3D part layout before building a real shelf, desk topper, cabinet, bench, or shop fixture.

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