Quick Start

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Your First Model

Let’s create a simple model to help you understand how LuminiCAD works. We’ll make a basic cylinder that could be used as a container or component.

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1. Describe Your Model

Start by typing a description in the command box:

Create a cylinder with 50mm diameter and 100mm height

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2. Adjust Your Design

After the initial model appears, you can:

• Click and drag to rotate the view
• Use the scroll wheel to zoom
• Hold shift and drag to pan

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3. Fine-Tune Details

Need to make changes? You can:

• Edit measurements directly by clicking on them
• Add features like holes or fillets through the side panel
• Use the history panel to undo or modify previous steps

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Basic Commands

Here are some simple commands to get you started:

Create a cube 50mm on each side
Make a sphere with 30mm radius
Draw a cylinder 40mm wide and 80mm tall

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Using the Scripting Interface

For more precise control, you can use our scripting interface. Toggle between text and script mode using the button in the top right corner.

Here are some basic commands you can use:

CREATE BOX ORIGIN 0 0 0 SIZE 100 50 HEIGHT 75
CREATE CIRCLE CENTER 0 0 0 RADIUS 50 NORMAL 0 0 1
CREATE LINE FROM 0 0 0 TO 100 0 0

Here’s a complete example that creates a cylinder with patterned holes:

// Create the main cylinder
CREATE CIRCLE CENTER 0 0 0 RADIUS 25 NORMAL 0 0 1
CREATE PRISM SECTION [previous-circle] LENGTH 100

// Create holes around the cylinder
CREATE CIRCLE CENTER 20 0 0 RADIUS 5 NORMAL 1 0 0
CREATE PRISM SECTION [previous-circle] LENGTH 60

// Pattern the holes
CREATE REVOLVE PROFILE [previous-hole] AXIS ORIGIN 0 0 0 DIRECTION 0 0 1 ANGLE 360

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Next Steps