Welcome

Welcome to MatterCAD, professional 3D design software that helps you create and modify 3D models. Use the links below to find help on any topic.

Getting Started

• Getting Started - Learn the basics of the MatterCAD workspace
• Viewport Navigation - How to rotate, pan, and zoom the 3D view
• Creating New Objects - Add primitives and start designing
• Adding Existing Objects - Import files and library content
• Editing Objects - Move, rotate, and scale parts in the 3D view
• Saving and Exporting - Save your work and export to different formats

Design Building Blocks

• Primitives - 3D shapes like cubes, cylinders, spheres, text, and more
• 2D Paths - Flat shapes that can be extruded or revolved into 3D objects
• Mechanical Parts - Gears, threads, and other mechanical components

Operations

• Boolean - Combine, subtract, and intersect objects
• Transform - Move, rotate, scale, and mirror
• Placement - Align objects and fit to bounds
• Reshape - Curve, twist, pinch, bevel, and more
• Array - Create linear and radial patterns of objects
• Path - Extrude, revolve, and modify 2D paths
• Mesh - Repair and simplify mesh geometry
• Image - Convert images to 3D objects

Workspace and Workflow

• Workspace - Keyboard shortcuts, selection, undo/redo, grouping, and more
• Library - Organize, store, and share your designs
• Design Apps - Pre-built parametric designs you can customize

Reference

• What’s New - Latest features and improvements
• Full Release Notes - Detailed version history
• MatterCAD Pro - Pro version features
• Frequently Asked Questions - Common questions and answers
• Getting More Help - Contact support