Use this checklist to go from a blank account to a ready-to-build workspace—no mystery setup screens or missing data on day one.
Account prerequisites
- Open the Build Generator first thing and set your preferred defaults so you can generate buildings instantly.
- Know your preferred unit system (metric or imperial) and default stud spacing.
- Gather supplier price sheets if you plan to compare vendors before making price comparisons.
Jump in immediately
- Launch the Build Generator. Enter a rough footprint, hit generate, and start exploring the geometry—most users learn faster by iterating than by reading docs.
- Experiment with tools. Try the Opening Framer, Rotation tape, and c/c tape measure to see how quickly you can shape a project from scratch.
- Only configure suppliers if needed. The default library works out of the box; add supplier prices to the database later when you are ready to run detailed comparisons. Cut lists and material groups already generate automatically, so dialing in prices is just mapping costs to the lumber and panels you actually use.
- Save interesting versions. Save projects before big changes so you can compare options or revert quickly.
Keep units and spacing consistent
Changing the unit system after you already generated projects is disruptive because timelines, PDFs, and cut lists will regenerate. Lock in metric vs imperial, wall height, and default center-to-center spacing before creating shared templates.