The Welcome 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.
Key Sections and Features
Quick Actions Panel
- Located at the top center of the dialog.
- Provides shortcuts to commonly used templates and actions.
- The following preset options are available:
- Alpha III
- A beginner-friendly, single-stage model rocket with parachute recovery.
- Useful for learning the basic functionality of SpaceCAD.
- Dash
- A two-stage rocket template.
- Helps users explore multi-stage rocket designs.
- Egg Lofter Rocket
- A challenge-oriented rocket template, often used in competitions like the American Rocketry Challenge (ARC).
- Designed to carry a raw egg as payload.
- Fresh Start
- Allows users to begin a rocket design from scratch.
- Ideal for experienced users looking to create custom designs.
- Alpha III
2. Recent Rocket Designs
- Displays the file paths of recently opened rocket projects.
- Provides easy access to continue working on previous designs without manually searching for files.
- Shows up to five recent projects, with the full file path for quick navigation.
Example Use:
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Getting Started with the Alpha III Template:
- Click on the “Alpha III” option to open a pre-built beginner rocket design.
- This will load the rocket into the main design interface, where you can explore and modify the rocket components.
- Ideal for users new to the software who want to understand rocket construction basics.
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Opening a Recent Rocket Design:
- Select any of the recent rocket paths listed under “Your recent rocket designs” to quickly reopen and continue working on a previously saved project.
- This avoids the need to navigate through file directories.
