Build components.
Step by step.

Model geometry in Designer, connect dimensions and rules in Parameter Graph, then export Python components to Plant 3D™.

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A connected workflow, in three steps.

01

Set up your workspace

Install Codaform and get ready to build.

02

Build your first model

Build geometry, then connect its parameters.

03

Connect to Plant 3D™

Export your component to Plant 3D™.

Browse the documentation.

Designer 42 articles

Model components.

Primitives, precision tools, editing and reusable geometry.

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Parameter Graph 23 articles

Connect the logic.

Values, equations, size tables and configurable families.

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Plant 3D™ 03 articles

Export your component.

Native export, ports, connection data and Live Link.

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Reference 02 articles

Check units and compatibility.

Units, numeric inputs and compatibility boundaries.

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Troubleshooting 03 articles

Troubleshoot your workflow.

Practical checks for modelling, imports and export.

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Help & shortcuts 02 articles

Find help and shortcuts.

Find your way around Codaform and its keyboard controls.

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Useful guides.

Object snaps (OSNAP)Union, Subtract and Intersect Rectangular and Polar Arrays Size tables, snapshots and public controls Parameter Snapshots Export a component to Plant 3D™Millimetres, inches and numeric inputs Troubleshoot native export and bridge setup

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Build components.Step by step.