SpaceCAD 7 documentation
The Start Dialog in SpaceCAD 7 is the main interface users see upon launching the application. It provides quick access to essential features, recent designs, and preset rocket examples to help users start their projects efficiently.
The Main Window in SpaceCAD 7 is the primary interface where users design, visualize, and modify their model rockets. It supports interactive editing using a click-and-point interface and provides detailed information about each rocket component.
The Edit Nose Cone Dialog in SpaceCAD 7 allows users to customize the design and properties of the nose cone, a critical rocket element that affects both aerodynamics and stability.
The Edit Mass / Weight Element Dialog in SpaceCAD 7 allows users to add specific mass elements to their rocket, such as payloads (e.g., an egg for competitions) or electronics, without affecting the aerodynamic properties of the rocket.
The Edit Body Tube Dialog in SpaceCAD 7 allows users to customize the body tube element of a rocket. The body tube is a critical structural element that houses other components like the engine, payload, and recovery system.
The Edit Recovery Device Dialog in SpaceCAD 7 allows users to customize the rocket's recovery system, with options for Parachute or Streamer recovery methods.
The Edit Engine Dialog in SpaceCAD 7 allows users to select and configure rocket engines.
The Edit Inside Tube Dialog in SpaceCAD 7 allows users to configure inside tubes, which are commonly used for housing engines, engine mounts, and other internal elements.
The Edit Transition Dialog in SpaceCAD 7 allows users to design and configure transitions, which are used to change the diameter of the rocket between stages or between different sections.
The Edit Bulkhead / Coupler Dialog in SpaceCAD 7 allows users to configure bulkheads or couplers, which are structural elements used to separate sections of a rocket or join multiple sections together
The Edit Centering Ring Dialog in SpaceCAD 7 allows users to design and configure centering rings, which are key components used to keep internal tubes, like motor mounts, aligned within larger body tubes.
The Edit Launch Lug Dialog in SpaceCAD 7 allows users to configure launch lugs, which are small, external elements attached to the body of the rocket.
The Edit Fin Set Dialog in SpaceCAD 7 allows users to configure the rocket’s fins, which are crucial for stability and control during flight.
The Fin Guide Expert Dialog in SpaceCAD 7 assists users in printing a fin guide, which is essential for aligning and attaching fins accurately to the rocket body.
The Flight Prediction Results Dialog in SpaceCAD 7 provides a detailed simulation of a rocket's flight.
The Flight Options Dialog allows users to configure various launch site and atmospheric parameters for a more accurate flight simulation.
The Material Selection Dialog in SpaceCAD 7 allows users to select a material for any rocket element that has a material property.
The Database Selection Dialog in SpaceCAD 7 allows users to select rocket elements from a pre-configured database, ensuring quick access to industry-standard parts like body tubes, nose cones, and other components.
The Engine Database Selection Dialog in SpaceCAD 7 allows users to select rocket engines from a pre-configured database, providing crucial details about engine performance, including thrust curves, burn time, and impulse.
The Parachute Pattern Creator / Sewing Help Dialog in SpaceCAD 7 is a tool designed for users who wish to create custom parachutes for their rockets.
