Tutorials

How to Use and Interpret Assembly Guides

Part 2

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to interpret and use the Assembly Guides in Crafti. These tools will help you read your instructions clearly, understand connection points, and bring your design from the screen to real life.

What you'll learn

  1. 1
    Use the checkboxes to filter views, showing only the angles you need
  2. 2
    Export your instructions easily as PDF or images
  3. 3

    Understand connection points

    Horizontal and vertical coordinates that define how pieces align
  4. 4
    Identify each part by its system-assigned name, length, and connections with other elements
  5. 5
    Follow step-by-step examples to read coordinates and see how pieces fit together
  6. 6
    Use the 3D map in the lower-right corner to orient yourself when in doubt

By the end of this tutorial, you’ll know how to confidently interpret your assembly guides, making it simple to connect your pieces and complete your design.

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