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+# cycleCAD Fusion 360 Parity Features Guide
+
+Complete reference for all cycleCAD features organized by workspace, with Fusion 360 comparison.
+
+---
+
+## TABLE OF CONTENTS
+
+1. [Sketch Workspace](#sketch-workspace)
+2. [Solid Workspace](#solid-workspace)
+3. [Surface Workspace](#surface-workspace)
+4. [Assembly Workspace](#assembly-workspace)
+5. [Manufacturing/CAM Workspace](#manufacturingcam-workspace)
+6. [Drawing Workspace](#drawing-workspace)
+7. [Render Workspace](#render-workspace)
+8. [Simulation Workspace](#simulation-workspace)
+9. [Inspection Workspace](#inspection-workspace)
+10. [Data Management](#data-management)
+
+---
+
+## SKETCH WORKSPACE
+
+### Overview
+The Sketch workspace provides 2D geometry creation with powerful constraint solving. All sketches are parametric and update dynamically when dimensions change.
+
+### Sketch Tools
+
+#### Line Tool
+**What it does:** Creates straight line segments connecting points.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Sketch > Line
+- Keyboard: `L`
+- Toolbar: Click line icon
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click "Line" in toolbar or press `L`
+2. Click first point on canvas
+3. Click second point to create line
+4. Continue clicking to create additional lines
+5. Press `Esc` to finish
+
+**Tips:**
+- Double-click to create a line from the endpoint back to the start (closed line)
+- Hold `Shift` to constrain to 45° angles
+- Use grid snapping for precise placement
+- Lines snap to existing geometry (endpoints, midpoints, centers)
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical behavior. cycleCAD has the same line tool.
+
+---
+
+#### Rectangle Tool
+**What it does:** Creates a rectangle with four corners defined by two diagonal points.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Sketch > Rectangle
+- Keyboard: `R`
+- Toolbar: Click rectangle icon
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Press `R` or click Rectangle
+2. Click first corner point
+3. Click opposite corner to complete rectangle
+4. Dimensions auto-populate as default values
+
+**Tips:**
+- Hold `Shift` to create a square (equal width and height)
+- Rectangle is constrained with coincident and perpendicular constraints
+- Corners snap to grid for alignment
+- Modify dimensions afterward in properties panel
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same behavior. cycleCAD automatically applies constraints like Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+#### Circle Tool
+**What it does:** Creates a circle defined by center point and radius.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Sketch > Circle
+- Keyboard: `C`
+- Toolbar: Click circle icon
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Press `C` or click Circle
+2. Click center point
+3. Click to set radius (or type value in properties)
+4. Press Esc to finish
+
+**Tips:**
+- Hold `Shift` while dragging to set radius by visual feedback
+- Type the radius value directly for precision
+- Multiple circles can be created in one session
+- Circles snap to existing geometry
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** cycleCAD circles work identically to Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+#### Arc Tool
+**What it does:** Creates arc segments in various ways (center-point, 3-point, tangent).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Sketch > Arc
+- Keyboard: `A`
+- Toolbar: Click arc icon
+
+**Step-by-step usage (3-point arc):**
+1. Press `A`
+2. Click start point
+3. Click point on arc path
+4. Click end point
+5. Press Esc
+
+**Step-by-step usage (center-point arc):**
+1. Press `A` twice (or use mode selector)
+2. Click center point
+3. Click start point
+4. Click end point to define arc sweep
+
+**Tips:**
+- 3-point arc is most intuitive for freehand arcs
+- Center-point arc is better for precise angles
+- Tangent arcs connect smoothly to adjacent lines
+- Arc segments snap to endpoints
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same capabilities. cycleCAD supports 3-point, center-point, and tangent arcs like Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+#### Polyline Tool
+**What it does:** Creates multiple connected line segments in rapid succession.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Sketch > Polyline
+- Keyboard: `P`
+- Toolbar: Polyline icon (in line dropdown)
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Press `P`
+2. Click first point
+3. Click additional points to build connected segments
+4. Right-click to finish (or press `Esc`)
+5. Double-click final point to close the path
+
+**Tips:**
+- Mix line and arc segments in one polyline
+- Last segment auto-connects to first when double-clicking endpoint
+- Shift-click to toggle between line and arc mode
+- Useful for creating complex profiles rapidly
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** cycleCAD polyline mirrors Fusion 360 functionality exactly.
+
+---
+
+#### Spline Tool
+**What it does:** Creates smooth curves through multiple points (B-spline interpolation).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Sketch > Spline
+- Keyboard: `S`
+- Toolbar: Spline icon
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Press `S`
+2. Click multiple points to define spline path
+3. Right-click on final point to apply spline
+4. Control points and handles appear (optional: drag to adjust curvature)
+
+**Tips:**
+- Splines are smoothly interpolated — curve passes through all points
+- Hold `Ctrl` while dragging handle to adjust curvature at that point
+- Splines can be constrained like lines (tangent, perpendicular, etc.)
+- Edit spline by selecting it and dragging control points
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical. cycleCAD spline editing matches Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+#### Text Tool
+**What it does:** Adds text annotations to sketches (for reference only in design, used in drawings).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Sketch > Text
+- Keyboard: `T`
+- Toolbar: Text icon
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Press `T`
+2. Click location for text anchor point
+3. Type text in input box
+4. Set font size and style in properties
+5. Press Enter to place
+
+**Tips:**
+- Text is for annotation only (doesn't affect 3D model)
+- Text size is 2D sketch units
+- Can be rotated and moved like other sketch elements
+- Useful for labeling features in drawings
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same behavior. Text is primarily for drawing sheets.
+
+---
+
+### Sketch Constraints
+
+#### Coincident Constraint
+**What it does:** Forces two points to occupy the same location, or forces a point onto a line/curve.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Sketch > Coincident
+- Keyboard: `Co`
+- Auto-applied when selecting overlapping geometry
+
+**Usage:**
+1. Select two points or a point and a line
+2. Press `Co` or click Coincident
+3. Constraint applied immediately
+
+**Tips:**
+- Most frequently used constraint
+- Auto-applied when points overlap (can be disabled)
+- Reduces degrees of freedom by 1
+- Use to connect geometry pieces
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical to Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+#### Horizontal Constraint
+**What it does:** Forces a line segment to be perfectly horizontal.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Sketch > Horizontal
+- Keyboard: `H`
+
+**Usage:**
+1. Select a line segment
+2. Press `H`
+3. Line becomes horizontal
+
+**Tips:**
+- Only applies to line segments
+- Over-constraining makes the line horizontal AND violates other constraints
+- Check constraint count in status bar
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+#### Vertical Constraint
+**What it does:** Forces a line segment to be perfectly vertical.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Sketch > Vertical
+- Keyboard: `V`
+
+**Usage:**
+1. Select a line segment
+2. Press `V`
+3. Line becomes vertical
+
+**Tips:**
+- Only applies to lines
+- Complementary to Horizontal constraint
+- Check for over-constraint warnings
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical.
+
+---
+
+#### Perpendicular Constraint
+**What it does:** Forces two line segments to meet at a 90° angle.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Sketch > Perpendicular
+- Keyboard: `Pe`
+
+**Usage:**
+1. Select two line segments
+2. Press `Pe`
+3. Segments become perpendicular
+
+**Tips:**
+- Only works on line segments
+- Lines must share an endpoint
+- Can be applied to lines at a distance (will move them to create 90° angle)
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same behavior.
+
+---
+
+#### Parallel Constraint
+**What it does:** Forces two line segments to be parallel (never intersect).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Sketch > Parallel
+- Keyboard: `Pa`
+
+**Usage:**
+1. Select two line segments
+2. Press `Pa`
+3. Segments become parallel
+
+**Tips:**
+- Works on any pair of lines
+- Lines don't need to be connected
+- Maintains relative angle
+- Useful for creating symmetric geometry
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical.
+
+---
+
+#### Tangent Constraint
+**What it does:** Forces a line to be tangent to a circle/arc, or two curves to touch at a single point.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Sketch > Tangent
+- Keyboard: `Ta`
+
+**Usage:**
+1. Select a line and a circle/arc
+2. Press `Ta`
+3. Line becomes tangent to circle
+
+**Tips:**
+- Creates smooth transitions in profiles
+- Essential for sweep and loft operations
+- Works with splines too
+- Two arcs can be tangent to each other
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+#### Equal Constraint
+**What it does:** Forces two line segments to have equal length, or two circles to have equal radius.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Sketch > Equal
+- Keyboard: `Eq`
+
+**Usage:**
+1. Select two lines or two circles
+2. Press `Eq`
+3. Geometry becomes equal
+
+**Tips:**
+- For lines: both become the average length
+- For circles: both become average radius
+- Useful for symmetry
+- Can be applied to multiple objects at once
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical.
+
+---
+
+#### Fixed Constraint
+**What it does:** Locks a point or line in place (prevents all movement).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Sketch > Fixed
+- Keyboard: `F`
+
+**Usage:**
+1. Select a point or line segment
+2. Press `F`
+3. Element becomes fixed
+
+**Tips:**
+- Eliminates degrees of freedom
+- Use sparingly (over-constraints sketch)
+- Lock only essential geometry
+- Can lock individual coordinates (X or Y only)
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+#### Concentric Constraint
+**What it does:** Forces two circles/arcs to share the same center point.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Sketch > Concentric
+- Keyboard: `Cc`
+
+**Usage:**
+1. Select two circles or arcs
+2. Press `Cc`
+3. Circles become concentric
+
+**Tips:**
+- Commonly used for holes inside parts
+- Creates accurate bore patterns
+- Works with circles, arcs, and ellipses
+- Reduces degrees of freedom by 2
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical.
+
+---
+
+#### Symmetric Constraint
+**What it does:** Forces two points or lines to be mirror-images across a line (symmetry line).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Sketch > Symmetric
+- Keyboard: `Sy`
+
+**Usage:**
+1. Select two points and a line
+2. Press `Sy`
+3. Points become symmetric about the line
+
+**Tips:**
+- Third selection is the symmetry axis (usually a line or construction line)
+- Can apply to multiple point pairs
+- Essential for building symmetric parts
+- Automatically maintains reflection
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same behavior.
+
+---
+
+#### Distance Constraint
+**What it does:** Sets the distance between two points, or a point and a line.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Sketch > Distance
+- Keyboard: `D`
+- Double-click dimension value to edit
+
+**Usage:**
+1. Select two points or a point and a line
+2. Press `D`
+3. Dimension appears; type value in dialog
+4. Press Enter to apply
+
+**Tips:**
+- Most important constraint for controlling size
+- Can be parameterized (reference to parameter)
+- Negative distance is allowed (inverts direction)
+- Can constrain distance from origin (0,0)
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical.
+
+---
+
+#### Angle Constraint
+**What it does:** Sets the angle between two line segments.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Sketch > Angle
+- Keyboard: `An`
+
+**Usage:**
+1. Select two line segments
+2. Press `An`
+3. Angle dimension appears; type value (in degrees)
+4. Press Enter
+
+**Tips:**
+- Angle is measured counter-clockwise from first line to second
+- Valid range: 0° to 360°
+- Use for precise angular relationships
+- Useful for creating gear teeth, draft angles, etc.
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+### Sketch Workflows
+
+#### Creating a Constrained Sketch
+**Objective:** Build a fully-constrained sketch that is parametric and updates correctly.
+
+**Step-by-step:**
+1. Start with base geometry (e.g., rectangle)
+2. Add dimensions to control width and height
+3. Check "Degrees of Freedom" indicator (should be 0)
+4. Apply additional constraints as needed (parallel, perpendicular, symmetric, etc.)
+5. When DOF = 0, sketch is fully constrained
+
+**Tips:**
+- Constraint solver shows red geometry if over-constrained
+- Yellow geometry = under-constrained
+- Green geometry = fully constrained
+- Undo constraint if over-constrained and re-approach problem
+
+---
+
+#### Converting to Construction Geometry
+**What it does:** Marks sketch geometry as reference-only (doesn't extrude or revolved).
+
+**Usage:**
+1. Select line, circle, or arc
+2. Right-click > "Construction"
+3. Geometry becomes dashed/lighter
+
+**Tips:**
+- Used for symmetry lines, center lines, reference lines
+- Essential for creating accurate profiles
+- Construction geometry helps constrain other geometry
+- Toggle on/off without deleting
+
+---
+
+#### Mirroring Sketch Geometry
+**What it does:** Creates mirror copy of selected geometry across a line.
+
+**Usage:**
+1. Select geometry to mirror
+2. Menu: Sketch > Mirror
+3. Select mirror line
+4. Mirrored geometry appears automatically constrained
+
+**Tips:**
+- Mirrored geometry stays linked to original
+- Edit original, mirror updates automatically
+- Use symmetry constraint instead for more control
+- Useful for building symmetric parts quickly
+
+---
+
+---
+
+## SOLID WORKSPACE
+
+### Overview
+The Solid workspace transforms 2D sketches into 3D geometry using parametric operations. All features are history-based and remain editable.
+
+### Base Operations
+
+#### Extrude
+**What it does:** Pulls a 2D sketch profile into 3D space by a specified distance, creating a solid.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Solid > Extrude
+- Keyboard: `E`
+- Toolbar: Extrude icon
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Create and constrain a sketch
+2. Exit sketch (Esc)
+3. Press `E` or click Extrude
+4. Select the sketch profile (or it auto-selects if only one sketch exists)
+5. Set extrude distance (direction up/down or symmetric)
+6. Click "OK" to create feature
+
+**Tips:**
+- Symmetric extrude spreads distance equally above and below sketch plane
+- Hold `Shift` while dragging to preview extrude direction
+- Extrude can be tapered (angle for draft)
+- Extrude length can reference parameters
+- Negative distance extrudes opposite direction
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical to Fusion 360 Extrude.
+
+---
+
+#### Revolve
+**What it does:** Rotates a 2D profile around an axis to create a solid of revolution (like a spinning lathe).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Solid > Revolve
+- Keyboard: `R`
+- Toolbar: Revolve icon
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Create a profile sketch (must include a center line for axis)
+2. Exit sketch
+3. Press `R` or click Revolve
+4. Select sketch profile
+5. Select the axis line (or it auto-detects if centerline exists)
+6. Set rotation angle (default 360° for full revolution)
+7. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Axis MUST be a separate line in the sketch (not part of profile)
+- Profile must not cross the axis (it will create self-intersecting geometry)
+- Profile should be on one side of axis only
+- Full 360° creates complete rotationally symmetric part (e.g., cylinder, cone)
+- Partial revolution angle creates sectors (e.g., pie-shaped features)
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+#### Sweep
+**What it does:** Moves a 2D profile along a 3D path, creating a swept surface or solid.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Solid > Sweep
+- Keyboard: `Sw`
+- Toolbar: Sweep icon
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Create profile sketch (2D closed or open shape)
+2. Create path sketch or edge (3D curve defining movement)
+3. Exit sketches
+4. Press `Sw` or click Sweep
+5. Select profile sketch
+6. Select path (line, arc, 3D spline, or edge)
+7. Set options (twist angle, scale along path)
+8. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Profile should be perpendicular to path start point
+- Path can twist: set twist angle for helical sweeps (springs, threads)
+- Scale along path: profile grows/shrinks following path (e.g., cone from sweep)
+- Multiple profiles can sweep along one path (advanced)
+- Path must be continuous (no branches)
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical to Fusion 360 Sweep.
+
+---
+
+#### Loft
+**What it does:** Interpolates between multiple 2D profiles to create a smooth solid (like morphing between shapes).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Solid > Loft
+- Keyboard: `Lo`
+- Toolbar: Loft icon
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Create multiple sketch profiles at different heights or planes
+2. Exit sketches
+3. Press `Lo` or click Loft
+4. Select first profile
+5. Select second profile
+6. Repeat if more profiles exist
+7. Set continuity (Positional, Tangent, Curvature)
+8. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Profiles should have same number of points and similar topology
+- Tangent continuity creates smooth surfaces (Catmull-Rom style)
+- Can loft from point to circle (cone), circle to rectangle, etc.
+- Loft order matters (first to last)
+- Circular sections interpolate smoothly
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360 Loft.
+
+---
+
+### Modification Operations
+
+#### Fillet
+**What it does:** Rounds sharp edges on a solid, creating smooth transitions.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Solid > Fillet
+- Keyboard: `Fi`
+- Toolbar: Fillet icon
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Create a solid body
+2. Press `Fi` or click Fillet
+3. Select edges to fillet (click multiple edges)
+4. Set radius value (default 5mm)
+5. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Select edge by clicking on it (not the face)
+- Can fillet multiple edges in one operation
+- Radius must be smaller than adjacent geometry
+- Variable radius: set different radii for different edges
+- Fillet on both sides: positive radius filleted smoothly, negative creates sharp bevel
+- Chain selection: Shift-click adjacent edges to select continuous edge loops
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+#### Chamfer
+**What it does:** Cuts away sharp edges with a flat or angled surface.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Solid > Chamfer
+- Keyboard: `Ch`
+- Toolbar: Chamfer icon
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Create a solid body
+2. Press `Ch` or click Chamfer
+3. Select edges to chamfer
+4. Set chamfer distance (or angle and distance for angled chamfer)
+5. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Select edges like with Fillet
+- Distance is typically smaller than fillet
+- Angle + distance: angle from surface, distance along surface
+- Useful for deburring and functional design
+- Chain selection works same as Fillet
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical to Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+#### Shell
+**What it does:** Removes material from a solid, creating a hollow shell with uniform wall thickness.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Solid > Shell
+- Keyboard: `Sh`
+- Toolbar: Shell icon
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Create a solid body
+2. Press `Sh` or click Shell
+3. Select faces to remove (click faces, or leave empty to remove none)
+4. Set wall thickness (uniform throughout)
+5. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Remove top face for open container
+- Remove multiple faces for complex shapes
+- Wall thickness applies to all remaining faces
+- Interior surfaces appear with thickness
+- Useful for creating containers, enclosures, thin-wall parts
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+#### Draft
+**What it does:** Applies a draft angle to faces (taper for molding, casting, or functional reasons).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Solid > Draft
+- Keyboard: `Dr`
+- Toolbar: Draft icon
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Create a solid body
+2. Press `Dr` or click Draft
+3. Select faces to draft
+4. Set draft plane (reference plane)
+5. Set draft angle (typically 5-10°)
+6. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Draft plane determines direction of taper
+- Positive angle tapers one direction, negative tapers opposite
+- Essential for injection molding and casting
+- Multiple faces can have different angles in one operation
+- Pull direction must be consistent for functional draft
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical.
+
+---
+
+### Pattern Operations
+
+#### Rectangular Pattern
+**What it does:** Creates an array of features in a rectangular grid (X and Y directions).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Solid > Rectangular Pattern
+- Keyboard: `Pr`
+- Toolbar: Pattern icon
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Create a feature (extrude, hole, etc.)
+2. Press `Pr` or click Rectangular Pattern
+3. Select feature to pattern
+4. Set X count (number of columns)
+5. Set Y count (number of rows)
+6. Set X spacing and Y spacing
+7. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Feature is duplicated (count-1) times in each direction
+- Spacing is measured from feature center to feature center
+- Can pattern holes, bosses, slots, etc.
+- All instances are synchronized (edit original, all instances update)
+- Spacing can be negative (reverses direction)
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+#### Circular Pattern
+**What it does:** Creates an array of features arranged in a circle around a central axis.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Solid > Circular Pattern
+- Keyboard: `Pc`
+- Toolbar: Circular Pattern icon
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Create a feature
+2. Press `Pc` or click Circular Pattern
+3. Select feature to pattern
+4. Select axis (or default to Z-axis)
+5. Set count (total number of instances including original)
+6. Set angle (360° for full circle, or less for partial)
+7. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Count includes original feature
+- Equal spacing around the circle
+- Angle less than 360° creates partial arrays (e.g., 4 holes in a quarter circle)
+- All instances update when original changes
+- Useful for bolt holes, impellers, gear teeth, etc.
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical.
+
+---
+
+#### Mirror
+**What it does:** Creates a mirror-image of a feature across a plane.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Solid > Mirror
+- Keyboard: `Mi`
+- Toolbar: Mirror icon
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Create a feature (extrude, hole, etc.)
+2. Press `Mi` or click Mirror
+3. Select feature to mirror
+4. Select mirror plane (XY, YZ, XZ, or custom plane)
+5. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Mirror plane must be perpendicular to the feature
+- Useful for symmetric parts
+- Mirrored feature stays linked to original
+- Edit original, mirror updates automatically
+- Can mirror multiple features in one operation
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+### Boolean Operations
+
+#### Boolean Union
+**What it does:** Combines two bodies into one, merging their volumes.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Solid > Boolean > Union
+- Keyboard: `Bu`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Create two separate bodies
+2. Press `Bu` or click Union
+3. Select first body
+4. Select second body (or multiple bodies)
+5. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Overlapping volumes merge smoothly
+- Single resulting body
+- Order of selection doesn't matter
+- Can union 3+ bodies in one operation
+- Result inherits properties of first body
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical.
+
+---
+
+#### Boolean Cut
+**What it does:** Subtracts one body from another (like using a cutting tool).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Solid > Boolean > Cut
+- Keyboard: `Bc`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Create two bodies (one to keep, one to remove)
+2. Press `Bc` or click Cut
+3. Select target body (the one to keep)
+4. Select tool body (the one to subtract)
+5. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Keep material from first body, subtract second body
+- Tool body is deleted after cut
+- Order of selection matters (first = target, second = tool)
+- Can use complex shapes as cutting tools
+- Creates clean boolean geometry
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+#### Boolean Intersect
+**What it does:** Keeps only the overlapping volume between two bodies.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Solid > Boolean > Intersect
+- Keyboard: `Bi`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Create two overlapping bodies
+2. Press `Bi` or click Intersect
+3. Select first body
+4. Select second body
+5. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Result is the overlap region only
+- Both input bodies are consumed
+- Useful for finding common geometry
+- Less commonly used than Union and Cut
+- Result may be empty if bodies don't overlap
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical.
+
+---
+
+### Advanced Operations
+
+#### Boundary Surface
+**What it does:** Creates a surface bounded by multiple curves or edges (like stretching a membrane).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Solid > Boundary Surface
+- Keyboard: `Bo`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Select multiple edges or curves forming a closed loop
+2. Press `Bo` or click Boundary Surface
+3. Set continuity (Positional, Tangent, Curvature)
+4. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Edges must form a closed loop
+- Can use sketch curves or model edges
+- Tangent continuity creates smooth surfaces
+- Useful for complex freeform surfaces
+- Can fill holes or create sculptural shapes
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360 Boundary Surface.
+
+---
+
+#### Rib/Web
+**What it does:** Creates a thin reinforcing wall between faces (like adding structural support).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Solid > Rib
+- Keyboard: `Rb`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Create a profile sketch on a face (perpendicular to face)
+2. Exit sketch
+3. Press `Rb` or click Rib
+4. Select profile sketch
+5. Set thickness and direction
+6. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Ribs typically protrude from surface
+- Thickness is uniform throughout
+- Can create multiple ribs in one operation
+- Useful for adding strength without mass
+- Profile should be open (not closed)
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical.
+
+---
+
+#### Thicken
+**What it does:** Converts a surface into a solid with uniform thickness.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Solid > Thicken
+- Keyboard: `Th`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Create a surface (boundary, loft, etc.)
+2. Press `Th` or click Thicken
+3. Select surface
+4. Set thickness value
+5. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Surface becomes a thin solid
+- Thickness applies symmetrically (half each side)
+- Can add inside or outside
+- Useful for thin-wall parts from surfacing
+- Result is a closed solid body
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+---
+
+## SURFACE WORKSPACE
+
+### Overview
+The Surface workspace creates freeform surfaces using advanced operations. Surfaces can be combined with solids for complex designs.
+
+### Surface Tools
+
+#### Fitted Surface
+**What it does:** Creates a smooth surface through scattered points or curves (interpolation).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Surface > Fitted Surface
+- Keyboard: `Fs`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Select multiple curves, edges, or points
+2. Press `Fs` or click Fitted Surface
+3. Set continuity (Positional, Tangent, Curvature)
+4. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Surface passes through or near input geometry
+- More control points = more undulation
+- Curvature continuity = most smooth
+- Useful for organic shapes (car bodies, helmets, etc.)
+- Can adjust UV direction and topology
+
+---
+
+#### Fill Surface
+**What it does:** Creates a surface patch that fills a boundary loop.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Surface > Fill
+- Keyboard: `Fl`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Select edges forming a closed loop
+2. Press `Fl` or click Fill
+3. Set continuity options
+4. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Result is a single surface spanning the boundary
+- Continuity determines smoothness at edges
+- Can fill complex boundaries
+- Useful for closing holes or creating panels
+
+---
+
+#### Offset Surface
+**What it does:** Creates a parallel surface at a distance from an existing surface.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Surface > Offset
+- Keyboard: `Of`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Select a surface
+2. Press `Of` or click Offset
+3. Set distance (positive = outward, negative = inward)
+4. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Useful for creating shelling operations
+- Handles complex surface topologies
+- Large offsets may fail if geometry pinches
+- Can create 3D printing molds
+
+---
+
+#### Trim Surface
+**What it does:** Cuts away part of a surface using planes, faces, or curves.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Surface > Trim
+- Keyboard: `Tr`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Select surface to trim
+2. Press `Tr` or click Trim
+3. Select trimming tool (plane, face, or curve)
+4. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Removes portion of surface on one side of trimming tool
+- Can trim multiple surfaces with one tool
+- Result is a trimmed surface (edge may need cleaning)
+
+---
+
+---
+
+## ASSEMBLY WORKSPACE
+
+### Overview
+The Assembly workspace combines multiple part bodies and constrains their relationships using joints and mates.
+
+### Assembly Basics
+
+#### Insert Component
+**What it does:** Adds a new part (body) to the assembly.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Assembly > Insert
+- Keyboard: `I` (in assembly)
+- Toolbar: Insert Component icon
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Press `I` or click Insert Component
+2. Select part file or create new part
+3. Click in 3D view to place component
+4. Press Esc to finish placement
+5. Add joint constraints to position it
+
+**Tips:**
+- Components can be cycleCAD parts or imported STEP files
+- First component placement is freeform (move/rotate anywhere)
+- Subsequent components should be constrained with joints
+- Components remain editable in assembly context
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Similar to Fusion 360 Insert Component.
+
+---
+
+### Joint Types
+
+#### Rigid Joint
+**What it does:** Locks two components together in fixed position and rotation (like welding).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Assembly > Joint > Rigid
+- Keyboard: `Jr`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Select two components
+2. Press `Jr` or click Rigid Joint
+3. Align faces/edges as needed
+4. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Creates immovable connection
+- Both components move together
+- Often used for sub-assemblies
+- Simplest joint type
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical.
+
+---
+
+#### Revolute Joint (Hinge)
+**What it does:** Allows rotation around one axis (like a door hinge or knob).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Assembly > Joint > Revolute
+- Keyboard: `Jh`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Select two components
+2. Press `Jh` or click Revolute Joint
+3. Select axis line or edge (rotation axis)
+4. Set angle limits (optional)
+5. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Components rotate relative to each other
+- Can specify angle limits (e.g., 0-90°)
+- Can set friction/damping for motion study
+- Useful for doors, levers, wheels, etc.
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+#### Slider Joint
+**What it does:** Allows one component to slide along an axis relative to another.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Assembly > Joint > Slider
+- Keyboard: `Js`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Select two components
+2. Press `Js` or click Slider Joint
+3. Select axis direction
+4. Set travel limits (optional)
+5. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Components can translate along axis
+- Can specify distance limits
+- Useful for pistons, drawer slides, etc.
+- Axis must be defined by edge or constructed line
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical.
+
+---
+
+#### Ball Joint
+**What it does:** Allows rotation in all directions around a point (like a ball-and-socket).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Assembly > Joint > Ball
+- Keyboard: `Jb`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Select two components
+2. Press `Jb` or click Ball Joint
+3. Select center point
+4. Set rotation limits (optional cone angle)
+5. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Maximally flexible rotation
+- Can restrict cone angle for limited motion
+- Useful for robotic joints, universal joints
+- Reduces degrees of freedom by 3
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+#### Planar Joint
+**What it does:** Locks one plane to another plane (allows translation in plane, rotation around normal).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Assembly > Joint > Planar
+- Keyboard: `Jp`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Select two components
+2. Press `Jp` or click Planar Joint
+3. Select mating planes
+4. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Useful for parts sliding on flat surface
+- Reduces degrees of freedom by 3
+- Can add additional constraints for more restriction
+- Like placing a book on a table
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical.
+
+---
+
+#### Cylinder Joint
+**What it does:** Locks axes together (rotation around axis + translation along axis).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Assembly > Joint > Cylinder
+- Keyboard: `Jc`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Select two components
+2. Press `Jc` or click Cylinder Joint
+3. Select axis (edge or constructed line)
+4. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Like a piston in a cylinder
+- Can translate and rotate along same axis
+- Reduces degrees of freedom by 4
+- Useful for rotating + moving parts
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+### Assembly Tools
+
+#### Explode View
+**What it does:** Creates an animated explosion showing how parts fit together.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Assembly > Explode
+- Keyboard: `Ex`
+- Toolbar: Explode icon
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Select components to explode (or all if none selected)
+2. Press `Ex` or click Explode
+3. Drag components outward in 3D view
+4. Set animation timing
+5. Click "OK" to save exploded state
+
+**Tips:**
+- Useful for assembly instructions and documentation
+- Can be animated for presentations
+- Multiple explosion states can be saved
+- Explosion paths are recorded
+- Reset to assembled state anytime
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Fusion 360 has Timeline for explosions; cycleCAD has direct explode tool.
+
+---
+
+#### Collision Detection
+**What it does:** Finds interference between components (overlapping geometry).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Assembly > Check Collisions
+- Keyboard: `Cc`
+- Toolbar: Collision icon
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Complete assembly (all components positioned)
+2. Press `Cc` or click Check Collisions
+3. Colliding parts are highlighted in red
+4. Violation details shown in panel
+5. Adjust components to resolve
+
+**Tips:**
+- Essential quality check before manufacturing
+- Shows exact volume of overlap
+- Can create clearance report
+- Run before exporting design
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Similar to Fusion 360 Interference Check.
+
+---
+
+---
+
+## MANUFACTURING/CAM WORKSPACE
+
+### Overview
+The CAM workspace creates tool paths for CNC machining, 3D printing, and laser cutting from 2D and 3D geometry.
+
+### CAM Basics
+
+#### Setup
+**What it does:** Defines the workpiece, stock, and machine type for CAM operations.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: CAM > Setup
+- Keyboard: `Su`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Setup in CAM panel
+2. Select Stock type (Box, Cylinder, or from geometry)
+3. Set dimensions (length, width, height)
+4. Select Machine type (3-axis mill, 4-axis, laser, etc.)
+5. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Stock should be larger than final part
+- Machine type determines available tool paths
+- Multiple setups can be created for different operations
+- Setup defines the anchor point and orientation
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360 CAM Setup.
+
+---
+
+#### Tool Library
+**What it does:** Manages cutting tools (endmills, ball mills, etc.) with feeds/speeds.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: CAM > Tool Library
+- Keyboard: `Tl`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Tool Library
+2. Browse or create tool
+3. Set dimensions: diameter, flute length, etc.
+4. Set material compatibility (aluminum, steel, plastic)
+5. Feeds and speeds auto-populate based on material
+6. Click "Add to Library"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Library is persistent (saved with project)
+- Can import standard tool libraries
+- Feeds/speeds can be customized
+- Tool material affects recommendations
+
+---
+
+### 2D Toolpaths
+
+#### Contour (Profile)
+**What it does:** Mills the outline/perimeter of a 2D sketch (cutting the edge).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: CAM > 2D > Contour
+- Keyboard: `Cn`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Select a 2D sketch or face edge
+2. Click Contour
+3. Select tool from library
+4. Set passes (depth per pass)
+5. Set climb/conventional milling
+6. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Used for cutting outer profiles
+- Can cut inside or outside contour
+- Climb milling = faster but more vibration
+- Conventional = safer but slower
+- Tool diameter affects final dimension
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360 Contour.
+
+---
+
+#### Pocket (Cavity)
+**What it does:** Mills out an enclosed area to a specified depth (like creating a recess).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: CAM > 2D > Pocket
+- Keyboard: `Pk`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Select a closed sketch or face
+2. Click Pocket
+3. Select tool
+4. Set depth
+5. Set passes
+6. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Area inside closed profile is machined
+- Multiple passes prevent tool breakage
+- Tool diameter affects sharp corners
+- Can use ball mill for smooth contours
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical.
+
+---
+
+#### Drilling
+**What it does:** Creates a drilling operation (plunge straight down, rapid feed).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: CAM > 2D > Drill
+- Keyboard: `Dr`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Select drill points (sketch points or construction points)
+2. Click Drill
+3. Select drill tool
+4. Set depth
+5. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Selects drill tool automatically based on hole size
+- Can specify peck drilling (multiple steps)
+- Rapid traverse above part, plunge to depth
+- G-code output includes M03 spindle start
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+### 3D Toolpaths
+
+#### Roughing
+**What it does:** Removes bulk material quickly using large tool (prepares for finishing pass).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: CAM > 3D > Roughing
+- Keyboard: `Rg`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Select body or face to machine
+2. Click Roughing
+3. Select large tool (roughing endmill)
+4. Set step-down (vertical depth per pass)
+5. Set step-over (horizontal spacing)
+6. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Aggressive feeds/speeds (trades tool life for speed)
+- Leaves finishing allowance (stock for final pass)
+- Large step-over reduces time
+- Heavier machine loads than finishing
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical to Fusion 360 Roughing.
+
+---
+
+#### Finishing
+**What it does:** Fine cuts to achieve final dimensions and surface finish.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: CAM > 3D > Finishing
+- Keyboard: `Fn`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Select body or face to finish
+2. Click Finishing
+3. Select finishing tool (ball mill or fine endmill)
+4. Set small step-down and step-over
+5. Set tight feeds/speeds for surface quality
+6. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Precise tool path following surface contours
+- Small step-over = smooth surface
+- Ball mill = better for complex organic shapes
+- Endmill = better for faceted geometry
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+### G-Code Output
+
+#### Export G-Code
+**What it does:** Generates CNC machine code (.NC, .GCode file) from tool paths.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: CAM > Export G-Code
+- Keyboard: `Gc`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Complete all CAM setups and tool paths
+2. Click Export G-Code
+3. Select output format (Fanuc, Haas, Siemens, etc.)
+4. Set post-processor options
+5. Click "Save" and choose location
+
+**Tips:**
+- Different machine types use different dialects
+- Post-processor translates to machine-specific code
+- Verify code before running on machine
+- Safe Z height is critical (prevent collisions)
+- Feed rate units depend on post-processor (in/min or mm/min)
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Similar to Fusion 360 CAM Export.
+
+---
+
+#### Preview Tool Path
+**What it does:** Simulates cutting operation (visualizes material removal).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: CAM > Preview
+- Keyboard: `Pv`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Complete CAM setup
+2. Click Preview
+3. Watch animation of tool moving and cutting
+4. Check for collisions or unexpected behavior
+5. Can pause and inspect at any point
+
+**Tips:**
+- Essential before running real machine
+- Shows tool holder clearance
+- Detects collisions with clamps/fixtures
+- Can slow down animation for detail inspection
+- Use to verify feeds/speeds are reasonable
+
+---
+
+---
+
+## DRAWING WORKSPACE
+
+### Overview
+The Drawing workspace creates 2D engineering drawings from 3D models, including views, dimensions, notes, and GD&T annotations.
+
+### Creating Drawings
+
+#### New Drawing
+**What it does:** Creates a 2D drawing sheet from a 3D model.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Drawing > New Sheet
+- Keyboard: `Ns`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click New Drawing
+2. Select 3D model/body to draw
+3. Choose sheet size (A4, A3, Letter, Ledger, custom)
+4. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Multiple sheets can be created for complex drawings
+- Sheet size affects scale of views
+- Title block can be added
+- Drawing views are live-linked to 3D model
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360 Drawing.
+
+---
+
+### Drawing Views
+
+#### Orthographic Projection
+**What it does:** Creates standard 2D projections (front, top, right side, isometric, etc.).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Drawing > Views > Orthographic
+- Keyboard: `Or`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. On drawing sheet, click Orthographic View
+2. Drag to place front view
+3. Drag adjacent to place related views (top, right, etc.)
+4. Scale and position as needed
+5. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Views are parametrically linked to 3D model
+- Edit 3D model, views update automatically
+- Standard arrangement: front center, top above, right side right, etc.
+- Hidden lines can be shown/hidden per view
+- Views can be aligned and spaced evenly
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical to Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+#### Sectional View (Cross-Section)
+**What it does:** Shows interior details by cutting a slice through the model (like viewing a cut).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Drawing > Views > Section
+- Keyboard: `Se`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. On drawing, click Section View
+2. Select section plane (or create new plane)
+3. Drag view location on sheet
+4. Configure cutting plane direction
+5. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Cutting plane line shown on main view (A-A, B-B, etc.)
+- Cross-hatching indicates cut material
+- Can offset section plane for complex internal details
+- Half-section shows interior on one side
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+#### Detail View
+**What it does:** Creates enlarged view of a specific area (for showing small features).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Drawing > Views > Detail
+- Keyboard: `De`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. On drawing, click Detail View
+2. Select rectangle or circle area to detail
+3. Set magnification ratio (2x, 5x, 10x, etc.)
+4. Drag to place enlarged view
+5. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Detail circle/rectangle shown on source view with label (A, B, C, etc.)
+- Magnified view labeled with same letter
+- Shows hidden details clearly
+- Typically 2-5x magnification
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical.
+
+---
+
+### Dimensions & Annotations
+
+#### Automatic Dimensions
+**What it does:** Adds dimensions to drawing automatically based on 3D model (one-click).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Drawing > Automatic Dimensions
+- Keyboard: `Ad`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Select view (or all views)
+2. Click Automatic Dimensions
+3. Placement options dialog appears
+4. Select placement: inside/outside view boundaries
+5. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Dimensions come from 3D parametric constraints
+- Avoid over-dimensioning (creates conflicts in manufacturing)
+- Manual cleanup usually needed (delete redundant dimensions)
+- Critical dimensions highlighted
+
+---
+
+#### Manual Dimension
+**What it does:** Adds custom dimensions (lengths, angles, radii) to views.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Drawing > Dimension
+- Keyboard: `D`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Dimension tool
+2. Select edge or two points to dimension
+3. Click location for dimension text
+4. Edit dimension value if needed
+5. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Dimension linked to geometry (update 3D, dimension updates)
+- Can create reference dimensions (no manufacturing requirement)
+- Dimension text can be edited
+- Font size and style can be customized
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+#### Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
+**What it does:** Adds geometric control frames for form, runout, position tolerance.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Drawing > GD&T
+- Keyboard: `Gt`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click GD&T tool
+2. Select feature to control (surface, hole, etc.)
+3. Select control type: Flatness, Roundness, Runout, Position, Profile, etc.
+4. Set tolerance value
+5. Set datum references (A, B, C, etc.)
+6. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- GD&T frames appear below dimension
+- Controls form, orientation, location, runout
+- Datums establish reference axes/planes
+- Position tolerance controls hole location (crucial for assembly)
+- Complex but essential for precision manufacturing
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical.
+
+---
+
+#### Text & Notes
+**What it does:** Adds freeform text annotations (general notes, instructions).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Drawing > Text
+- Keyboard: `T`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Text
+2. Click location on drawing
+3. Type text in input box
+4. Press Enter to place
+
+**Tips:**
+- Text can be scaled and positioned
+- Font selection available
+- Can add box/border around text
+- Useful for manufacturing notes, material specs, finish requirements
+
+---
+
+### Title Block & Border
+
+#### Title Block
+**What it does:** Adds a standard title block with company info, drawing number, revision, etc.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Drawing > Title Block
+- Keyboard: `Tb`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Title Block
+2. Select template (or create custom)
+3. Edit fields: Title, Drawing Number, Revision, Date, Company, Designer, Scale
+4. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Title block appears at bottom-right of sheet
+- Fields can be linked to project properties
+- Custom templates can be saved and reused
+- Professional appearance essential for production drawings
+
+---
+
+---
+
+## RENDER WORKSPACE
+
+### Overview
+The Render workspace adds photorealistic visualization with materials, lighting, and animation.
+
+### Materials & Appearance
+
+#### Apply Material
+**What it does:** Assigns physical material properties to surfaces (color, roughness, metalness).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Render > Material
+- Keyboard: `Ma`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Select face(s) or body
+2. Click Apply Material
+3. Select material from library (or create custom)
+4. Set parameters: color, metalness (0-1), roughness (0-1)
+5. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Metalness: 0 = matte, 1 = mirror-polished metal
+- Roughness: 0 = smooth glossy, 1 = rough/brushed
+- Can preview in real-time viewport
+- Multiple materials on one part possible
+- Library includes common materials (steel, aluminum, plastic, paint, fabric, etc.)
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical to Fusion 360 Materials.
+
+---
+
+#### Appearance Library
+**What it does:** Pre-built material definitions (common metals, plastics, fabrics, etc.).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Render > Materials > Library
+- Toolbar: Material library icon
+
+**Available materials:**
+- Metals: Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Titanium, Chrome, Gold
+- Plastics: ABS, PLA, Nylon, Acrylic
+- Fabrics: Cotton, Nylon, Silk, Leather
+- Finishes: Anodized, Powder Coat, Chrome Plate, Paint
+- Custom: Define your own material
+
+**Tips:**
+- Materials include PBR (physically-based rendering) parameters
+- Can create custom materials and save to library
+- Material properties affect rendering quality
+- Same material can be applied to multiple surfaces
+
+---
+
+### Lighting & Environment
+
+#### Studio Lighting
+**What it does:** Sets up professional 3-point lighting (key, fill, back light).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Render > Lighting > Studio
+- Keyboard: `Sl`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Studio Lighting
+2. Drag key light (primary) to position
+3. Drag fill light (soften shadows)
+4. Drag back light (rim lighting)
+5. Adjust intensity for each light
+6. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Key light typically 45° above, 45° to side
+- Fill light opposite key light, lower intensity
+- Back light creates rim effect (edge separation)
+- Scene updates in real-time
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Similar to Fusion 360 Lighting.
+
+---
+
+#### Environment Map
+**What it does:** Sets background scene (HDRI image for realistic reflections).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Render > Environment
+- Keyboard: `En`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Environment
+2. Select HDRI map from library or file
+3. Rotate to adjust lighting direction
+4. Adjust intensity
+5. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- HDRI (High Dynamic Range Image) provides realistic global illumination
+- Scene appears reflected in shiny surfaces
+- Rotation changes light direction
+- Presets for studio, outdoor, industrial, etc.
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical.
+
+---
+
+### Animation
+
+#### Turntable
+**What it does:** Creates automatic rotating animation (like a display turntable).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Render > Animation > Turntable
+- Keyboard: `Tu`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Turntable
+2. Set rotation speed (10-60 RPM)
+3. Set duration (seconds)
+4. Set camera height (0 = center, 1 = top)
+5. Click "Render" to create video
+
+**Tips:**
+- Useful for product presentations
+- Includes all materials and lights from scene
+- Can loop video continuously
+- Output is MP4 or image sequence
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+#### Storyboard
+**What it does:** Creates animated sequence with camera movements and object animations.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Render > Animation > Storyboard
+- Keyboard: `Sb`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Storyboard
+2. Create keyframes: set camera position, object position/rotation at each frame
+3. Timeline shows all keyframes
+4. Drag keyframes to adjust timing
+5. Click "Render"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Each keyframe stores complete scene state
+- Interpolation between keyframes creates smooth motion
+- Can hide/show objects in timeline
+- Professional presentations and marketing videos
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Similar to Fusion 360 Animation.
+
+---
+
+#### Render Settings
+**What it does:** Configures quality, resolution, and output format for rendering.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Render > Settings
+- Keyboard: `Rs`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Settings
+2. Set Resolution (1920x1080, 4K, custom)
+3. Set Samples (higher = better quality, slower render)
+4. Set Output Format (MP4, PNG sequence, etc.)
+5. Click "OK"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Samples: 64 = quick preview, 512+ = final quality
+- Higher resolution slower render
+- MP4 is smaller file size, PNG sequence easier to edit
+
+---
+
+---
+
+## SIMULATION WORKSPACE
+
+### Overview
+The Simulation workspace analyzes structural behavior, thermal properties, and dynamics.
+
+### Static Analysis
+
+#### Stress Simulation
+**What it does:** Calculates stress distribution under applied loads (Von Mises stress, factor of safety).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Simulation > Static Stress
+- Keyboard: `Ss`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Stress Simulation
+2. Set Material (auto-populated from body properties)
+3. Apply Loads: click face, set force magnitude and direction
+4. Apply Constraints: click face, fix it (prevent motion)
+5. Set Mesh density (fine/coarse)
+6. Click "Solve"
+7. Results show stress colors: blue = low, red = high
+
+**Tips:**
+- Red areas are high stress (risk of failure)
+- Factor of Safety shown (ratio of material yield to calculated stress)
+- Mesh refinement = more accurate results but slower
+- Run quick coarse mesh for iteration, fine mesh for final results
+- Can probe stress at any point
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical to Fusion 360 Stress Analysis.
+
+---
+
+#### Deformation Analysis
+**What it does:** Shows how much part bends under load (displacement, deflection).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Simulation > Deformation
+- Keyboard: `Df`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. After Stress Simulation completes
+2. Click Deformation
+3. Choose visualization: total displacement, X/Y/Z displacement
+4. Scale factor adjusts exaggeration (1 = actual, 10 = exaggerated)
+5. View deformed shape
+
+**Tips:**
+- Shows which features bend or flex most
+- Exaggeration helps visualize small deformations
+- Useful for spring designs, compliant mechanisms
+- Compare to allowable tolerance
+
+---
+
+### Thermal Analysis
+
+#### Heat Transfer
+**What it does:** Calculates temperature distribution with thermal loads and boundary conditions.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Simulation > Thermal
+- Keyboard: `Th`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Thermal Analysis
+2. Set Material (thermal properties: conductivity, specific heat)
+3. Apply Heat Sources: click face, set heat flux or temperature
+4. Apply Boundary Conditions: click face, set ambient temperature or convection
+5. Set Time (steady-state or transient)
+6. Click "Solve"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Results show temperature distribution (blue = cold, red = hot)
+- Useful for electronics cooling, heat sinks, thermal management
+- Steady-state = equilibrium temperature
+- Transient = temperature over time (shows heating/cooling)
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Similar to Fusion 360 Thermal Simulation.
+
+---
+
+### Modal Analysis
+
+#### Frequency Analysis
+**What it does:** Finds natural frequencies and mode shapes (vibration modes of part).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Simulation > Modal
+- Keyboard: `Mo`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Modal Analysis
+2. Set Material
+3. Fix constraints (typically fix mounting points)
+4. Set Modes to analyze (typically 5-10 first modes)
+5. Click "Solve"
+6. Results show mode shapes and frequencies
+
+**Tips:**
+- Frequencies shown in Hz
+- Lower frequency = easier to vibrate
+- Mode shapes show which features vibrate most
+- Useful for avoiding resonance (machinery, bridges, etc.)
+- Each mode has different shape and frequency
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical.
+
+---
+
+---
+
+## INSPECTION WORKSPACE
+
+### Overview
+The Inspection workspace analyzes geometry for quality control and manufacturability.
+
+### Analysis Tools
+
+#### Measurement
+**What it does:** Measures distances, angles, and radii directly in 3D model.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Inspection > Measure
+- Keyboard: `Me`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Measure
+2. Click two points (or edge endpoints) to measure distance
+3. Distance shown with dimension line
+4. Can measure angles (3 points) and radii (click edge)
+5. Create report of all measurements
+
+**Tips:**
+- Measurements are temporary (don't affect model)
+- Can create multiple measurements in one session
+- Radius measurement clicks curved edge
+- Useful for verification against drawing
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+#### Section Analysis
+**What it does:** Cuts cross-section through model to inspect interior.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Inspection > Section
+- Keyboard: `Sc`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Section
+2. Drag plane through model
+3. Cross-section view appears in panel
+4. Adjust plane position interactively
+5. Analyze wall thickness, hole depth, etc.
+
+**Tips:**
+- Plane can be rotated (X, Y, Z orientation)
+- Shows actual geometry at cut plane
+- Check for undercuts, sharp corners, minimum wall thickness
+- Useful for injection molding and casting design
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical.
+
+---
+
+#### Curvature Analysis
+**What it does:** Visualizes surface curvature (flat, curved, tight curves in color).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Inspection > Curvature
+- Keyboard: `Cv`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Curvature
+2. Select surface to analyze
+3. Color map shows curvature: blue = flat/gentle, red = tight radius
+4. Adjust scale to highlight problem areas
+
+**Tips:**
+- Tight curves may be hard to manufacture or cause stress concentration
+- Useful for mold design (undercuts, draft angles)
+- Can identify areas needing fillet radius increase
+- Export curvature report
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+#### Draft Analysis
+**What it does:** Shows which faces can be removed from mold without undercut (injection molding analysis).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Inspection > Draft
+- Keyboard: `Dr`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Draft
+2. Select pull direction (mold opening direction)
+3. Green faces = removable without undercut
+4. Red faces = require core or undercut feature
+5. Adjust direction angle (typically 2-5° draft)
+
+**Tips:**
+- Essential for designing injection-molded parts
+- Pull direction usually vertical (part ejected downward)
+- Red areas must be avoided or require extra mold complexity
+- Can add draft angles in CAD to fix issues
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Identical.
+
+---
+
+#### Zebra Stripe Analysis
+**What it does:** Visualizes surface smoothness using reflected stripe pattern (high-end surfacing).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Inspection > Zebra
+- Keyboard: `Zb`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Zebra
+2. Stripes appear reflected on surfaces
+3. Smooth surfaces show straight, undisturbed stripes
+4. Bumpy surfaces show wavy/broken stripes
+5. Adjust stripe spacing to highlight different scales of waviness
+
+**Tips:**
+- Used in automotive and consumer product design
+- Identifies surface discontinuities invisible to naked eye
+- Stripe pattern instantly reveals surface quality
+- Essential for Class A (visible) surfaces
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+---
+
+## DATA MANAGEMENT
+
+### Overview
+The Data Management workspace handles version control, collaboration, and file interchange.
+
+### Version Control
+
+#### Save Version
+**What it does:** Creates a named checkpoint of design (like Git commit).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Data > Version > Save
+- Keyboard: `Sv`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Make design changes
+2. Click Save Version
+3. Enter version name ("v1.0", "prototype", "final", etc.)
+4. Enter description (change notes)
+5. Click "Save"
+
+**Tips:**
+- Version includes all parts, assemblies, drawings
+- Can restore to any previous version
+- Version history shows all saved states
+- Useful for comparing designs over time
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Similar to Fusion 360 Version History.
+
+---
+
+#### Restore Version
+**What it does:** Reverts design to a previous saved version.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Data > Version > Restore
+- Keyboard: `Rs`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Restore Version
+2. Select version from list (date, name, and description shown)
+3. Confirm restore (discards current unsaved changes)
+4. Design reverts to that point
+
+**Tips:**
+- Non-destructive (old version remains in history)
+- Compare versions before restoring (diff view)
+- Can create branch (separate development line from version)
+
+---
+
+### Import/Export
+
+#### Import STEP File
+**What it does:** Loads 3D geometry from .STEP file (standard CAD interchange format).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: File > Import > STEP
+- Keyboard: `Im`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Import STEP
+2. Select .STEP or .STP file
+3. Choose: create new part or add to current assembly
+4. Click "Import"
+5. File parsed and geometry displayed
+
+**Tips:**
+- STEP = Standard for Exchange of Product Model Data
+- Industry standard (all CAD software supports it)
+- Preserves solid body geometry, not feature history
+- Useful for exchanging designs with partners using different CAD
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+#### Export STEP File
+**What it does:** Saves current design as .STEP file for sharing/manufacturing.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: File > Export > STEP
+- Keyboard: `Ex`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Export STEP
+2. Select geometry to export (current body, assembly, or selection)
+3. Choose file location and name
+4. Click "Save"
+5. STEP file created
+
+**Tips:**
+- Include all bodies and assemblies
+- STEP is readable by CNC machines and laser cutters
+- Most manufacturers prefer STEP format
+- Preserves solid geometry accurately
+
+---
+
+#### Export STL File
+**What it does:** Saves as .STL (Stereolithography) for 3D printing.
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: File > Export > STL
+- Keyboard: `St`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Export STL
+2. Select body/part
+3. Set resolution (tessellation): coarse/normal/fine
+4. Choose ASCII or binary format (binary = smaller file)
+5. Click "Save"
+
+**Tips:**
+- STL = mesh format (not solid bodies, but triangles)
+- Finer resolution = smaller triangles = better accuracy but larger file
+- Binary STL = smaller (compressed), ASCII = readable in text editor
+- Essential for 3D printer preparation
+
+---
+
+#### Export DXF File
+**What it does:** Saves 2D sketch or drawing as .DXF (for laser cutting, waterjet).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: File > Export > DXF
+- Keyboard: `Dx`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Export DXF
+2. Select sketch or drawing sheet
+3. Set scale
+4. Click "Save"
+
+**Tips:**
+- DXF = common 2D CAD format
+- Used for laser cutting, waterjet, plasma cutting
+- Preserves lines, arcs, circles, text
+- Layer information can be included (different cut colors)
+
+---
+
+#### Export PDF
+**What it does:** Saves drawing as PDF document (for sharing, printing, archiving).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: File > Export > PDF
+- Keyboard: `Pd`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Export PDF
+2. Select drawing sheet(s)
+3. Set page size and orientation
+4. Click "Save"
+
+**Tips:**
+- PDF is universal (all computers can open)
+- Good for sharing with non-CAD users
+- Preserves dimensions and annotations
+- Print-ready format
+
+---
+
+### Collaboration
+
+#### Share Design
+**What it does:** Creates shareable link to design (view-only or edit permission).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Data > Share
+- Keyboard: `Sh`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Share
+2. Choose permission: view-only or edit
+3. Generate share link
+4. Copy link and send to recipient
+5. Recipient opens in browser (no CAD software needed)
+
+**Tips:**
+- View-only: recipient sees 3D model, cannot change
+- Edit: recipient can modify (simultaneous collaboration)
+- Link expires after set time (1 day, 1 week, permanent options)
+- Useful for customer review, team feedback
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Similar to Fusion 360 Share.
+
+---
+
+#### Comments & Feedback
+**What it does:** Adds comments to 3D geometry (like sticky notes on 3D model).
+
+**Access:**
+- Menu: Data > Comments
+- Keyboard: `Co`
+
+**Step-by-step usage:**
+1. Click Comment tool
+2. Click location in 3D view (or on face/edge)
+3. Type comment text
+4. Optionally attach image or file
+5. Press Enter to place comment
+
+**Tips:**
+- Comments visible to all collaborators
+- Useful for design reviews and feedback
+- Can resolve/close comments when addressed
+- Threaded discussion possible
+
+**Fusion 360 comparison:** Same as Fusion 360.
+
+---
+
+---
+
+## KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS QUICK REFERENCE
+
+### Navigation
+- `Esc` — Exit current tool, deselect
+- `V` — Fit all (zoom to show all geometry)
+- `Shift+V` — Fit selected
+- `Spacebar` — Pan (hold and drag)
+- `Right-click + drag` — Rotate view
+- `Scroll wheel` — Zoom in/out
+
+### Sketching
+- `L` — Line
+- `R` — Rectangle
+- `C` — Circle
+- `A` — Arc
+- `P` — Polyline
+- `S` — Spline
+- `T` — Text
+- `H` — Horizontal constraint
+- `V` — Vertical constraint
+- `D` — Dimension
+- `Co` — Coincident constraint
+
+### Solid Operations
+- `E` — Extrude
+- `R` — Revolve
+- `Sw` — Sweep
+- `Lo` — Loft
+- `Fi` — Fillet
+- `Ch` — Chamfer
+- `Sh` — Shell
+- `Dr` — Draft
+- `Pr` — Rectangular Pattern
+- `Pc` — Circular Pattern
+- `Mi` — Mirror
+
+### Assembly
+- `I` — Insert Component
+- `Jr` — Rigid Joint
+- `Jh` — Revolute Joint
+- `Js` — Slider Joint
+- `Jb` — Ball Joint
+- `Jp` — Planar Joint
+- `Jc` — Cylinder Joint
+
+### CAM
+- `Su` — CAM Setup
+- `Cn` — Contour
+- `Pk` — Pocket
+- `Dr` — Drill
+- `Rg` — Roughing
+- `Fn` — Finishing
+
+### Drawing
+- `Ns` — New Sheet
+- `Or` — Orthographic View
+- `Se` — Section View
+- `De` — Detail View
+- `Gt` — GD&T
+
+### General
+- `Ctrl+Z` — Undo
+- `Ctrl+Y` — Redo
+- `Ctrl+S` — Save
+- `Ctrl+Shift+S` — Save As
+- `Ctrl+P` — Print
+
+---
+
+## TIPS & BEST PRACTICES
+
+### Design Workflow
+1. **Start with sketch** — 2D profile defines 3D part
+2. **Fully constrain** — All dimensions and degrees of freedom resolved
+3. **Add features** — Extrude, revolve, fillet, pattern
+4. **Check quality** — Stress, section, curvature analysis
+5. **Create assembly** — Combine multiple parts with joints
+6. **Manufacture** — CAM toolpaths for machining or 3D printing
+7. **Document** — Engineering drawing with dimensions, GD&T, notes
+
+### Common Mistakes
+- **Under-constraining sketches** — Geometry changes unexpectedly when dimensions change
+- **Over-constraining sketches** — Red geometry indicates conflicting constraints
+- **Sharp corners on injection molded parts** — Add fillets (sharp corners are stress concentrations)
+- **No draft angle on mold faces** — Parts won't eject from mold (add 2-5° draft)
+- **Thin walls** — Difficult to inject mold or machine (maintain minimum 1-1.5mm thickness)
+- **Dimensioning everything** — Avoid over-dimensioning (creates manufacturing conflicts)
+- **Not checking for collisions** — Assembly interference problems discovered later cost time
+
+### Performance Optimization
+- **Use construction geometry** — Reference lines/circles don't extrude
+- **Simplify patterns** — Instead of 100 holes, use pattern (faster, smaller file)
+- **Delete unused sketches** — Keep design clean and lightweight
+- **Use bodies for alternatives** — Compare different designs without branching
+- **Suppress features** — Hide complex features while working on others
+- **Coarse mesh for preview** — Fine mesh only for final analysis
+
+---
+
+End of Guide