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
• Using AI Assistants - Let an AI chat tool read and edit your designs

MatterCAD on the Web

• MatterCAD on the Web - Open, preview and edit your designs on the MatterCAD website
• Saving on the Web - Save to your online library and get back unsaved changes
• Using MatterCAD on a Phone - The phone layout, the bottom sheet and touch gestures
• Web and Desktop Differences - What works differently in a browser

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 - The Round & Offset and Deform groups: fillet, chamfer, curve, twist, 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
• Menus and Toolbar - The ☰ MatterCAD menu and the design toolbar
• Camera Controls - The cube and buttons in the corner of the 3D view
• Tabs, Search and the Status Bar - Tabs, help search and the status bar
• Settings - Language, text size, themes, AI providers and more
• Signing In - Your MatterHackers account
• Updates and Recovery - Updates, crash reports and getting unsaved work back
• 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
• Frequently Asked Questions - Common questions and answers
• Getting More Help - Contact support