Your little workshop, ready to go
Install PrintPatch, find your way around, and start a project.
Choose your installer
Open Downloads and select your operating system. On a Mac, check About This Mac: M-series chips use the Apple Silicon download; an Intel processor uses the Intel download. Windows and Linux builds target x64 computers.
Install and open
On macOS, open the DMG and copy PrintPatch to Applications. On Windows, run the per-user setup installer. Microsoft Edge WebView2 is required; if it isn’t already installed, you’ll need an internet connection so the installer can download and install it automatically. PrintPatch works offline after installation. On Linux, install the Debian package with your package manager or make the AppImage executable before opening it. Linux also needs its normal WebKitGTK system dependencies.
Approve the initial unsigned build
Initial releases are unsigned. macOS may require approval in System Settings → Privacy & Security, and Windows may show a SmartScreen prompt. Check that the file came from this website and compare its SHA-256 checksum with the Downloads page before approving it.
Meet your workspace
Use the Objects panel on the right to add and select items. The left panel contains properties for the selected object, while the centre shows a 3D preview. Measurements use millimetres. New project starts a fresh design; Open restores a saved project.
Save your first project
Use Save project in the header to keep an editable copy. Project files preserve the design recipe so you can return to it later. Exporting a model is a separate step, covered in the export guide.
Something going wrong? Report a bug and tell us which step you reached.