New 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 New CAD Installation and click Next.

2. Directory Selection

Choose the directory where you want to install the SnailyCAD instance. Once chosen, click Next.

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

Now the installation will start. This may take a few minutes. Once the setup has completed, the app will restart and prompt you to configure your "ENV".

5. Configuration

Once the SnailyCAD instance has been setup, you must configure the environment variables in the ENV Editor. If the ENV Editor hasn't already opened, you can access 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