Existing SnailyCAD instance

Setting up a new SnailyCAD instance using the SnailyCAD Manager.

Setup Wizard

SnailyCAD Manager provides a wizard that walks you through the easy steps to create a new SnailyCAD instance and get it up and running in a few minutes.

1. Setup Type

Select Exsiting CAD Installation and click Next.

2. Directory Selection

Select the directory where you have SnailyCAD installed. Then click Next.

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The directory you choose must be the root directory of your SnailyCAD installation.

3. Confirm Installation

Confirm that the directory you chose is correct. Then click Start Setup

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The installation directory cannot be changed after the installation is finished.

4. Setup

Since the SnailyCAD instance had already been setup before, there shouldn't be any more steps required to get started. The SnailyCAD Manager will restart and load you straight into the dashboard.

5. Configuration

Once the SnailyCAD instance has been setup, you must configure the environment variables in the ENV Editor. You can find the ENV Editor in Additional Tools -> ENV Editor.

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Please read more here for more information about the ENV items and what to fill in.

These docs were originally written by Whitigol