Documentation on confBuild - Create Stunning 3D Configurators

Getting Help

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In-App Help System

Access help directly within the confBuild editor.

Help Button

Click the Help button in the toolbar or the floating help icon to open the Help Center panel.

Interactive Tours

Step-by-step guided tours that highlight UI elements and teach you features interactively.

Quick Tips

Essential shortcuts and tips displayed in the Help panel for quick reference.

Video Tutorials

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Master confBuild through our comprehensive video tutorial series. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to master advanced features, these tutorials will guide you every step of the way.

Getting Started

3-Minute Quickstart

Get up and running with confBuild in just 3 minutes. Learn the essential concepts of inputs, outputs, and 3D visualization.

3 min

How-To Tutorials

Step-by-step guides for common tasks and workflows.

AI Assistant

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AI-Powered

From Text to 3D in Seconds

Describe what you want to build in plain English. The AI generates all spreadsheet parameters, formulas, and 3D objects automatically.

✨ "Create a configurable bookshelf with 5 adjustable shelves"

↓

Parameters Formulas 3D Model

Key Features

💬

Natural Language

Describe your configurator in everyday language. The AI understands context, dimensions, materials, and relationships.

"Create a table 120cm wide" "Add aluminum frame legs"

👁️

Visual Feedback

The AI analyzes screenshots of your 3D view to verify results and suggest improvements automatically.

Elements Reference

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Overview

This page mirrors the element groups available in the Insert Object dialog. Some elements have dedicated reference pages, while newer or more specialized items are summarized here.

Basic Shapes

Core volumetric primitives for most modeling workflows.

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Box / Cube

Rectangular solid with configurable width, height, and depth.

⬚

Chamfer Cube

Cube with beveled outer edges for softer mechanical corners.

⬛

Machined Block

Block-style primitive suited for machined part concepts and cut features.

⧉

Fillet Bracket

Bracket-like support shape with rounded transitions.

Cube / Box

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Overview

The cube element allows you to create basic cubic shapes with customizable width, length, and height. It's one of the fundamental building blocks for creating 3D models in confBuild.

Key Features

Configurable width, length, and height dimensions
Full position and rotation control in 3D space
Customizable material and color
Support for transparent materials

Parameters

Configure your cube with these parameters.

width Width of the cube along X-axis 100

length Length of the cube along Y-axis 100

height Height of the cube along Z-axis 100

material Material/color of the cube #550000

x, y, z Position in 3D space 0, 0, 0

rx, ry, rz Rotation angles in degrees 0, 0, 0

Usage Examples

Learn how to create cubes with these examples.

Sphere

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Overview

The sphere element allows you to create perfect spherical shapes with a specified radius. Spheres are useful for creating balls, rounded endpoints, or any curved surface that needs to be perfectly symmetrical in all directions.

Key Features

Configurable radius for any size
Full position control in 3D space
Customizable material and color
Perfect for rounded elements and joints

Parameters

Configure your sphere with these parameters.

radius Radius of the sphere 10

material Material/color of the sphere #550000

x, y, z Position in 3D space 0, 0, 0

rx, ry, rz Rotation angles in degrees 0, 0, 0

Usage Examples

Learn how to create spheres with these examples.

Cylinder

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Overview

The cylinder element allows you to create cylindrical shapes with customizable top and bottom radii, enabling both regular cylinders and truncated cones. This makes it versatile for creating pipes, posts, containers, and tapered shapes.

Key Features

Independent top and bottom radius configuration
Create regular cylinders or tapered cones
Full position and rotation control in 3D space
Customizable material and color

Parameters

Configure your cylinder with these parameters.

radiusTop Radius of the top circle 50

radiusBottom Radius of the bottom circle 50

height Height of the cylinder 200

material Material/color of the cylinder #445566

x, y, z Position in 3D space 0, 0, 0

rx, ry, rz Rotation angles in degrees 0, 0, 0

Usage Examples

Learn how to create cylinders with these examples.

Extrusion

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Overview

The extrusion feature allows you to create 3D objects by extruding 2D shapes along a specified direction. This is a powerful way to create complex 3D geometries from simple 2D profiles.

Key Features

Define custom 2D shapes using point coordinates
Extrude along any direction vector
Support for sheared extrusions
Create complex cross-section profiles

Parameters

Configure your extrusion with these parameters.

baseplane 2D shape points in XY plane (0,0);(100,0);(200,100);(0,100)

extrusionvector Direction and length of extrusion (0,0,300)

material Material/color of the extruded shape #445566

x, y, z Position of the extrusion base 0, 0, 0

rx, ry, rz Rotation angles in degrees 0, 0, 0

Baseplane Format

Points are defined using the format (x,y);(x,y);... where each point represents a vertex of the 2D profile:

I-Beam

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Overview

The I-beam element allows you to create structural steel beams with either standard profiles (like IPE, HEA, HEB) or custom dimensions. I-beams are widely used in construction and mechanical engineering for their excellent strength-to-weight ratio.

Key Features

Standard profiles: IPE, HEA, HEB series
Custom profile dimensions
Sloped end cuts for angled connections
Full position and rotation control

Parameters

Configure your I-beam with these parameters.

profile Standard profile designation IPE 200

width Total width (for custom profiles) 100

height Total height (for custom profiles) 200

length Length of the beam 1500

flangeThickness Thickness of flanges 8

webThickness Thickness of web 5

material Material/color of the beam #445566

startSlope Slope angle at start (degrees) 15

endSlope Slope angle at end (degrees) -15

x, y, z Position in 3D space 0, 0, 0

rx, ry, rz Rotation angles in degrees 0, 0, 0

Available Standards

Supported I-beam profile series.

Aluminum Profile

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Overview

The aluminum profile element allows you to create standardized aluminum extrusion profiles commonly used in industrial applications, machine frames, and modular construction. These profiles feature T-slots for easy assembly and modification.

Key Features

Standard series: 20, 30, 40, 45
Various size configurations
T-slot compatible design
Full position and rotation control

Parameters

Configure your aluminum profile.

series Profile series designation 20

size Profile size designation 20x20

length Length of the profile 1000

material Material/color of the profile #A4A4A4

x, y, z Position in 3D space 0, 0, 0

rx, ry, rz Rotation angles in degrees 0, 0, 0

Available Series

Standard aluminum profile series.

Wall

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Overview

The wall element creates architectural walls for building design and construction visualization. Walls support automatic cutting for windows and doors, making it easy to create realistic building structures.

Key Features

Standard rectangular walls with configurable dimensions
Floor walls for floor plan-based modeling
Automatic window and door opening integration
Full position and rotation control
Face centers for precise element attachment

Parameters

Configure your wall with these parameters.

width Width of the wall (X dimension) 400

depth Thickness of the wall (Y dimension) 20

height Height of the wall (Z dimension) 250

material Material/color of the wall #CCCCCC

x, y, z Position in 3D space 0, 0, 0

rx, ry, rz Rotation angles in degrees 0, 0, 0

Floor Wall

Create walls from floor plan coordinates with built-in openings.

Door

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Overview

The door element creates complete door components including frame, panel, and optional swing arc visualization. Doors can automatically cut openings in walls when attached.

Key Features

Multiple door types: single, double, sliding, pocket
Configurable frame and panel
Swing direction control (left/right/both)
Automatic wall cutting when attached
Standard door dimensions or custom sizes

Parameters

Configure your door with these parameters.

width Door width in cm (default 90) 90

height Door height in cm (default 210) 210

doorType Type: single, double, sliding, pocket single

swing Swing direction: left, right, both left

hasFrame Include door frame (default true) true

frameThickness Frame thickness in cm (default 5) 5

material Door panel material/color #8B4513

autocut Auto-cut wall openings (default true) true

refpos Wall attachment reference wall1.2

x, y, z Position in 3D space 0, 0, 0

rx, ry, rz Rotation angles in degrees 0, 0, 0

Door Types

Available door configurations.

Window

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Overview

The window element creates complete window components including frame, glass panes, and optional divisions. Windows feature realistic transparent glass and can automatically cut openings in walls when attached.

Key Features

Multiple window types: fixed, casement, sliding, tilt
Configurable frame and glass panes
Adjustable number of divisions
Automatic wall cutting when attached
Sill height control for positioning
Transparent glass with realistic appearance

Parameters

Configure your window with these parameters.

width Window width in cm (default 120) 120

height Window height in cm (default 120) 120

sillHeight Height from floor to window bottom in cm (default 90) 90

windowType Type: fixed, casement, sliding, tilt casement

divisions Number of window panes (default 2) 2

hasFrame Include window frame (default true) true

frameThickness Frame thickness in cm (default 5) 5

material Frame material/color #FFFFFF

autocut Auto-cut wall openings (default true) true

refpos Wall attachment reference wall1.5

x, y, z Position in 3D space 0, 0, 0

rx, ry, rz Rotation angles in degrees 0, 0, 0

Window Types

Available window configurations.

Subtraction (Boolean)

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Overview

The Subtraction operation allows you to create complex shapes by subtracting one 3D object (the tool) from another (the target). This is useful for creating holes, cutouts, and other negative space features in your 3D models.

Key Features

Create holes and cutouts in solid objects
Reference other objects as tools
Build complex geometry from simple primitives
Chain multiple subtractions for intricate designs

How It Works

The subtraction operation takes two objects:

Lights

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Overview

Lighting is a crucial element of 3D visualization that can dramatically enhance the appearance and realism of your scene. confBuild supports all standard Three.js light types.

Available Light Types

point - Light emitting from a single point in all directions
spot - Cone-shaped light in a specific direction
directional - Parallel light rays like the sun
ambient - Uniform light affecting all objects equally
hemisphere - Sky-to-ground gradient light
rectarea - Light from a rectangular surface

Common Parameters

Parameters shared across light types.

GLTF Import

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Overview

The GLTF element allows you to import external 3D models in the GLTF (GL Transmission Format) into your scene. GLTF is a standard file format for 3D scenes and models widely used in web-based 3D applications.

Key Features

Import GLTF (.gltf) and GLB (.glb) files
Full position, rotation, and scale control
Preserves materials and textures
Support for animations (when available)

Supported Formats

GLTF .gltf JSON format with external assets

GLB .glb Binary format (recommended)

GLB is recommended as it packages all assets into a single file.

Working with 3D

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Coordinate System

confBuild uses a standard right-handed 3D coordinate system for precise object placement.

X-Axis (Red)

Horizontal left/right movement

Y-Axis (Green)

Vertical up/down movement

Z-Axis (Blue)

Depth forward/back movement

Using Formulas

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Basic Formula Syntax

confBuild supports 95% of Excel formulas, allowing you to create powerful parametric relationships.

The Equals Sign

All formulas start with an equals sign =:

=A1 + B1
=Width * 2
=IF(Height > 100, "Large", "Small")

Cell References

Reference other cells to create dynamic relationships.

Single Cell

Reference: A1

Range

Reference: A1:A10

Project Management

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Project Structure

Understand what makes up a confBuild project.

Spreadsheet Data

Parameters and formulas that drive your configurator

3D Scene

Objects, positions, and their relationships

Assets

Imported models, textures, and images

Settings

Project configuration and preferences

Keyboard Shortcuts

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Quick Reference

The most commonly used shortcuts at a glance.

Ctrl+G

Grid Snap

Toggle grid snapping

Ctrl+D

Copy Coords

Copy 3D coordinates

Alt+W

Wireframe

Toggle wireframe view

Escape

Cancel

Exit mode/cancel action

Global Shortcuts

These shortcuts work anywhere in the confBuild editor.

2D Overlays

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Text Labels

Add text annotations to enhance your 3D scene.

Text Element

Type | Text | X | Y | FontSize | Color
text | Total: $500 | 20 | 30 | 18 | #333333

type Element type text

text Label content "Width: 100mm"

x, y 2D position in pixels 50, 100

fontSize Text size 16

color Text color #333333

Dimension Lines

Display measurements directly on your 3D model.

Animations

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Animation Basics

Add motion and interactivity to your configurators.

Move Objects

Animate along paths

Rotate Elements

Spin over time

State Transitions

Morph between states

Interactive Demos

Showcase products

Timer-Based Animations

Use timers to create time-based motion.

Timer Element

Type | Duration | Loop | Autostart
timer | 2000 | true | true

type Element type timer

duration Animation length (ms) 2000

loop Repeat animation true

autostart Start automatically true

Animated Properties

Animate any numeric property using formulas.

Subconfigurators

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What are Subconfigurators?

Create modular, reusable components that can be shared across multiple projects.

Embed Anywhere

Use in multiple projects

Reuse Components

Build once, use everywhere

Central Updates

Changes propagate everywhere

Team Sharing

Collaborate on components

Creating a Subconfigurator

Turn any project into a reusable component.

Custom Styling

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Adding Custom CSS

Customize the look and feel of your configurators to match your brand.

Access the CSS Editor

Open Project Settings

Navigate to "Custom CSS" tab

Add your CSS rules

Save and preview changes

Styling GUI Elements

Target built-in GUI elements with CSS.

Buttons

.confbuild-button {
 background: #8C30F5;
 border-radius: 8px;
}

Sliders

.confbuild-slider {
 accent-color: #8C30F5;
}

Inputs

.confbuild-input {
 border: 2px solid #E5E5E5;
}

Dropdowns

.confbuild-dropdown {
 border-radius: 4px;
}

Available CSS Classes

Reference for all stylable elements.

FEM Simulation

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Overview

confBuild includes a powerful built-in FEM (Finite Element Method) simulation engine powered by Code_Aster. Validate your parametric designs for structural integrity, thermal performance, and dynamic behavior — all without leaving the editor.

Structural

Stress, buckling & deformation

Thermal

Heat transfer & temperature

Dynamic

Modal, harmonic & transient

FEM Mesh Generation

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Overview

Mesh generation converts your 3D parametric geometry into a finite element mesh suitable for simulation. confBuild uses the Netgen mesher to automatically create high-quality tetrahedral meshes from your models.

Key Features

Automatic mesh generation from parametric 3D models
Support for all primitive types: box, cylinder, sphere, extrusion, STL
Configurable mesh fineness from very coarse to very fine
Linear (TET4) and quadratic (TET10) tetrahedral elements
Face group detection for boundary condition assignment
Output in VTK and MED formats

Mesh Quality Settings

Control the mesh density to balance accuracy against computation time.

FEM Boundary Conditions

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Overview

Boundary conditions (BCs) define how your model is loaded and constrained. confBuild supports 9 boundary condition types covering mechanical loads, kinematic constraints, and thermal conditions. Each BC is applied to specific face groups on your mesh.

Force

Point and distributed forces

Pressure

Normal surface pressure

Fixed

Rigid constraint, all DOF locked

FEM Materials Library

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Overview

confBuild includes a library of 39 pre-defined engineering materials organized into 7 categories. Each material comes with complete mechanical and thermal properties required for FEM simulation.

Steels

5 grades including stainless

Aluminum

4 alloys for all applications

Plastics

7 common engineering plastics

Composites

Carbon & glass fiber

FEM Structural Analysis

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Overview

Structural analysis evaluates how your design responds to mechanical loads. confBuild supports four structural analysis types, from simple linear static to advanced nonlinear and buckling simulations.

Static Linear

Standard stress & displacement

Static Nonlinear

Large deformations & plasticity

Buckling

Critical load factors

FEM Dynamic Analysis

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Overview

Dynamic analysis studies how structures respond to time-varying loads, vibrations, and impacts. confBuild supports five dynamic analysis types from eigenfrequency extraction to full explicit crash simulation.

Modal

Natural frequencies & mode shapes

Harmonic

Frequency response (swept sine)

FEM Thermal Analysis

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Overview

Thermal analysis predicts temperature distributions and heat flow in your design. confBuild supports three thermal analysis types, from simple steady-state to fully coupled thermo-mechanical simulations.

Steady-State

Equilibrium temperature

Transient

Time-dependent heat transfer

Thermo-Mechanical

Coupled thermal & structural

Steady-State Thermal

Computes the equilibrium temperature distribution when heat input and output are balanced. Time is not a factor.

FEM Advanced Analysis

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Overview

Advanced analysis types tackle specialized engineering problems beyond standard structural, dynamic, and thermal simulations. These include fatigue life prediction, contact mechanics, time-dependent creep, fracture mechanics, acoustics, and progressive damage.

Fatigue

Cyclic life prediction

Contact

Friction and contact surfaces

Creep

Time-dependent deformation

FEM Results & Visualization

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Overview

After a simulation completes, confBuild provides rich visualization tools to explore and understand your results. View stress distributions, displacement fields, temperature profiles, and more with customizable color maps and rendering options.

Color Maps

6 visualization schemes

Deformation

Scaled displacement display

Contour Lines

Iso-value line display

FEM Reports

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Overview

confBuild generates professional PDF simulation reports that document your FEM analysis results, safety assessment, and AI-powered design recommendations. Reports are ready to share with clients, colleagues, or for regulatory documentation.

Key Features

Professional multi-page PDF with charts and tables
AI-powered safety assessment and design recommendations
Color-coded safety status (safe, warning, critical)
Boundary conditions and material properties documentation
Stress and displacement analysis with visualizations

Report Contents

Each report contains three pages of analysis documentation.

Scripting API

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Overview

confBuild scripts run inside the live editor. You can read and write spreadsheet data, manipulate THREE.js objects directly, create reusable scene animations, control URDF robots, and even mount custom UI on top of the editor.

Spreadsheet Logic

Use ActiveWorkbook to read parameters, write formulas, loop through sheets, and trigger controlled model rebuilds.

Live Scenegraph Control

Use API.getSceneObject(), API.updateSceneObject(), and API.renderScene() for direct scene changes without rebuilding the spreadsheet model.

Data Integration

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Overview

Connect your configurators to external data sources for dynamic pricing, inventory, and more.

REST APIs

Connect to any API endpoint

JSON Data

Load structured data files

CSV Import

Upload spreadsheet data

Databases

Connect via API proxy

Embedding

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Basic Embedding

Integrate your configurators seamlessly into websites and apps.

iframe Embed

<iframe
 src="https://app.confbuild.com/embed/YOUR_PROJECT_ID"
 width="100%"
 height="600"
 frameborder="0"
 allowfullscreen>
</iframe>

Responsive Embedding

Make the embed adapt to any screen size.

Responsive Container

<div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;">
 <iframe
 src="https://app.confbuild.com/embed/YOUR_PROJECT_ID"
 style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;"
 frameborder="0"
 allowfullscreen>
 </iframe>
</div>

Embed Parameters

Customize the embed with URL parameters.

hideToolbar Hide top toolbar ?hideToolbar=true

hideSpreadsheet Hide spreadsheet panel ?hideSpreadsheet=true

theme Color theme ?theme=dark

locale Language ?locale=de

preset Initial configuration ?preset=large

Combined Parameters

<iframe src="https://app.confbuild.com/embed/ID?hideToolbar=true&theme=dark"></iframe>

JavaScript API

Control the configurator programmatically.

3D Scene Slicer

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Overview

This tutorial shows the 3D Slicer workflow in the live confBuild editor. The screenshots were captured on March 6, 2026 and document how to inspect internal geometry with a movable clipping plane.

Project

Editable Carport project used as the live section target

Workflow

Open View, enable 3D Slicer, choose axis and move slice position

Goal

Inspect hidden interior structure without changing the actual model

Step 1: Enable 3D Slicer from the View menu

The slicer is part of the View tools. That makes it easy to switch from normal scene navigation into cross-section inspection without leaving the editor.

AI Image Workflow

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Overview

This tutorial shows the AI Image workflow inside the live confBuild editor. The screenshots were captured on March 6, 2026 and focus on the safe preparation stage before any image generation starts.

Project

Editable Carport project with the live 3D view available as render source

Workflow

Open View, choose AI Image, prepare prompt and optional style reference

Goal

Turn the current scene into a polished AI-generated render

Step 1: Open AI Image from the View menu

The AI render workflow starts from the View menu rather than the Tools menu. This keeps presentation-focused actions close to the viewport controls.

Scene Settings Panel

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Overview

This tutorial shows the floating Scene Settings panel in the live confBuild editor. The screenshots were captured on March 6, 2026 and show how to tune the visual presentation of a project without leaving the 3D workspace.

Project

Editable Carport project with the live scene visible

Workflow

Open Tools, launch Scene Settings, tune background and light

Goal

Improve scene readability and visual quality directly in the editor

Step 1: Open Scene Settings from the Tools menu

The scene look and lighting controls are available from the main Tools menu. That keeps environment tuning close to the other editor workflows.

Technical Drawing with Standard Views

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Overview

This tutorial shows a classic Technical Drawing workflow in confBuild without using AI Parts. The screenshots were captured from the public Heat Sink demo in the live app on March 6, 2026 and show how to place standard vector views on a drawing sheet and prepare the result for export.

Project

Public Heat Sink demo opened in the live confBuild editor

Workflow

Open Technical Drawing, add vector views, arrange the layout, export the sheet

Insert DIN Standard Parts

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Overview

This tutorial shows the DIN Parts workflow in the confBuild editor. The screenshots were captured from the live app on March 6, 2026 and demonstrate how to switch the Add Object sidebar from general shapes to configurable standard hardware parts.

Project

Editable Carport project used as a live insertion target

Workflow

Open Add Object, switch to DIN Parts, choose family, set parameters

Goal

Insert standardized hardware with the correct family and dimensions

Add Primitive Shapes

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Overview

This tutorial shows how to insert standard primitive geometry from the Add Object sidebar in confBuild. The screenshots were captured from the live editor on March 6, 2026 and show the fastest path for adding cubes, cylinders, and other basic shapes into an editable project.

Project

Editable Carport project with the 3D scene already loaded

Workflow

Open Add Object, stay on Shapes, insert a primitive into the scene

Goal

Start new geometry quickly from reusable basic forms

Floor Plan Editor

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Overview

This tutorial walks through the Floor Plan Editor inside confBuild. The screenshots were captured in a real Playwright-driven browser session on March 16, 2026 from the localhost editor and show the current workflow: open the scene tools menu, launch Floor Planner, choose a starter template, and then refine levels and drawing tools before applying anything back to the sheet.

Project

Dedicated lightweight architecture project opened in the standard 3D editor

Assembly Plan Workflow

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Overview

This tutorial shows the Assembly Plan panel inside the editor. The screenshots were captured on March 6, 2026 in a real browser session and document the non-destructive starting point for assembly planning and later PDF export.

Project

Editable Carport project with the full assembly visible

Workflow

Open Tools, launch Assembly Plan, define guidance and step count

Goal

Derive assembly order and documentation from the existing scene

Step 1: Open Assembly Plan from the Tools menu

The assembly-planning workflow starts directly from the Tools menu. That keeps the whole process inside the editor and lets you prepare the plan next to the live 3D view.

Export 3D Models

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Overview

This tutorial shows the Export dialog inside the live confBuild editor. The screenshots were captured from the real app on March 6, 2026 and show the same workflow used for STEP, IFC, STL, glTF, and 3MF exports.

Project

Editable Carport project with the 3D scene visible

Workflow

Open Tools, launch Export, choose file type and STEP mode

Goal

Output the model for CAD, manufacturing, or downstream exchange

Step 1: Open the export dialog from Tools

The export workflow starts directly from the Tools menu in the upper-right corner of the editor. That gives you a straight path from the live model view into the format dialog.

Export a Bill of Material

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Overview

This tutorial shows the current Bill of Material workflow inside the editor. The screenshots were captured from the real app on March 6, 2026. In this specific run, confBuild detects 48 parts in the opened project.

Project

Editable Carport project with the assembly visible in the editor

Workflow

Open Tools, launch Bill of Material, configure selection and format

Result

Configurable export for clipboard or Excel output

Step 1: Open the BOM dialog from Tools

The part-list workflow starts from the Tools menu. From there you open the export dialog directly above the active 3D model.

Project Settings in the Editor

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Overview

This tutorial shows the current Project Settings dialog inside the editor. The screenshots were captured directly from the real app on March 6, 2026 and focus on the key general and interaction-related project settings.

Project

Editable Carport project opened in the confBuild editor

Workflow

Open Tools, choose Project Settings, review general and camera options

Benefit

Control project name, unit, type, and interaction defaults from one place

Step 1: Open Project Settings from Tools

The dialog is available directly from the Tools menu. That gives you a fast path into the project-specific baseline settings of the current editor session.

Scripts Editor Workflow

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Overview

This tutorial shows how to open the Scripts Editor directly from the editor and use the prompt bar to draft new JavaScript quickly. The screenshots were captured from a real browser session on March 6, 2026.

Project

Editable Carport project with the 3D model visible

Workflow

Open Tools, launch Scripts Editor, describe the desired script

Use Case

Prepare custom interactions, automation, and direct API logic

Step 1: Launch Scripts Editor from the Tools menu

Scripting starts from the Tools menu in the upper-right corner of the editor. From there you open the floating Scripts Editor directly on top of the live scene.

AI Assistant in the Editor

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Overview

This tutorial shows the productive AI Assistant workflow directly inside the confBuild editor. The screenshots were captured from the real app in a headed browser session on March 6, 2026, using the same editing surface as normal projects.

Project

Editable Carport project opened in the confBuild editor

Workflow

Open Add, switch to AI Agent, write the prompt, attach context

Goal

Request new objects or geometry changes in plain language

Step 1: Open the Add Object panel

The fastest entry point into the AI workflow is the Add button in the lower-right corner of the editor. It opens the same sidebar that also contains primitives, library items, and your own projects.

Technical Drawing with AI Parts

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Overview

This tutorial shows the AI Parts workflow inside the Technical Drawing editor in confBuild. The screenshots were captured from the real app in a headed browser session on March 6, 2026. The same workflow applies to any editable project, not only to the example model shown here.

Model

Any editable project opened in the confBuild editor

Workflow

Open Tools, choose Technical Drawing, click AI Parts, review generated sheets

Result of this run

19 drawing pages generated from a clean Technical Drawing canvas