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View guideSetup and first design
Install METHEUS, connect CAD, and start your first design.
Guide
Getting started
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View guideWorkspace overview
Explore the METHEUS app and Console usage at a glance.
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View guideSupport by design stage
Compare the features available at each design stage.
Design-stage guide
Define the design problem
Understand the interface
Text input and essential controls
Enter requirements
Enter the design idea and conditions
Define target motion
Set the moving part and target poses
Define spatial constraints
Define the installation envelope and base pivot region
Add other conditions
Specify loads, materials, dimensions, and assumptions
Check the problem definition
Check the design spaces and target poses
Autonomous design
Generate mechanisms
Run Generate and explore alternatives
Review design candidates
Compare movement and select a candidate
3D modeling and part selection
Build linkage solids and set part dimensions
Assembly and detailed design
Assemble links, shafts, bearings, and the drive
BOM and drawings
Prepare the bill of materials and component drawings
Structural design (pro features planned)
Features for editing link and part geometry are planned for a future update.
Engineering analysis and reports
Design knowledge
Environment and operation
Configure CAD
FreeCAD
Workspace overview
Each part of the METHEUS app screen
Support by design stage
Scope for the app AI and external AI agents
Connect an external AI agent
Connect Claude or Codex to the METHEUS app
Console and credits
Review your credit allowance, credit usage and conversation history in Console
Installation and connection help
Resolve setup and connection issues