Operator Runbooks

Operator Runbooks

This page collects practical checklists for common Cindr3D workflows. Use it when you want the short path through the wiki rather than the full reference.

First Local Run

1. Clone the repository.
2. Install dependencies.
3. Start the development server.
4. Open the local app URL.
5. Confirm the home page, Design, Prepare, and 3D Printer workspaces load.
6. Open Help from the top bar and confirm the in-app guide appears.

References:

• Getting Started
• Development and Testing
• In-App Help Reference

First CAD Part

1. Open Design.
2. Start a sketch on the XY plane.
3. Draw a closed profile.
4. Add dimensions and constraints.
5. Finish the sketch.
6. Extrude the profile.
7. Add fillets/chamfers if needed.
8. Rename important bodies/features.
9. Send the body to Prepare.

References:

• Guided Tutorials
• Sketching and Dimensions
• CAD Features and Timeline
• Keyboard Shortcuts

Imported Mesh Cleanup

1. Import the STL/OBJ/mesh file.
2. Inspect orientation and scale.
3. Run mesh repair diagnostics.
4. Weld duplicate vertices if needed.
5. Recompute or flip normals if faces look wrong.
6. Re-run diagnostics.
7. Send the repaired body to Prepare.
8. Slice before changing slicer settings.

References:

• Mesh Repair and Imports
• CAD and Modeling
• Slicing and Print Preview

New Printer Setup

1. Open 3D Printer.
2. Add or select a printer card.
3. Open Settings.
4. Choose a printer preset if one matches the machine.
5. Select firmware type.
6. Choose Network or USB.
7. Fill host/password or serial port/baud rate.
8. Run Test Connection.
9. Connect only after the test succeeds.
10. Save backup/settings once the printer is stable.

References:

• Printer Connection Setup
• USB Connection (Web Serial)
• Files and Settings Bundles

Camera Setup

1. Open printer Settings.
2. Choose Camera.
3. Pick Network, Browser USB, or Server USB.
4. Enter the simplest host/URL first.
5. Run Test Connection.
6. Save camera settings.
7. Open Monitor and confirm the dashboard preview.
8. Open the full Camera workspace for recording, snapshots, overlays, or PTZ.

References:

• Camera Setup
• Dashboard Layout Editing
• Troubleshooting

First Sliced Print

1. Open Prepare.
2. Add a model or Add from CAD.
3. Select the printer profile.
4. Select the material/filament profile.
5. Arrange objects on the bed.
6. Check printability.
7. Review slicer settings.
8. Slice.
9. Inspect Preview, layer slider, G-code panel, and simulation.
10. Save G-code or send to a connected printer.

References:

• Prepare Object Walkthrough
• Prepare Profiles and Printer Creation
• Slicer Settings Reference
• G-code Preview Simulation and Breakpoints

Calibration Pass

1. Start with first-layer calibration.
2. Tune temperature for the material.
3. Tune flow/wall accuracy.
4. Tune retraction.
5. Tune pressure advance.
6. Tune input shaper.
7. Validate dimensional accuracy.
8. Record final values in profiles/settings.

References:

• Calibration Workflows
• Print Tuning and Utilities
• Filament Profiles
• Slicer Settings Reference

Shared Printer Dashboard

1. Open Monitor.
2. Enter dashboard edit layout mode.
3. Move live status, camera, temperature, files, macros, and preview cards into the first viewport.
4. Hide rarely used cards.
5. Resize cards for the operator's screen.
6. Leave diagnostic cards lower on the page.
7. Save/confirm layout persistence.

References:

• Dashboard Layout Editing
• Printer Interface Gallery
• Print Farm Intelligence

Multi-printer Queue

1. Confirm each printer has connection settings, material profile, and camera if needed.
2. Assign loaded spools/materials.
3. Add G-code to the queue.
4. Check build volume, nozzle, material, and printer availability.
5. Split copies where useful.
6. Use All Cameras during active production.
7. Review layer gallery evidence after long or risky jobs.

References:

• Print Farm Intelligence
• Filament Profiles
• Camera Setup
• Printer Workflows

Backup and Migration

1. Export important design files separately.
2. Export settings bundles for workspace settings.
3. Export printer/app backups for connection, camera, filament, and local preferences.
4. Move files/backups to the new machine.
5. Load settings/backups.
6. Re-test each printer connection.
7. Re-test cameras.

References:

• Files and Settings Bundles
• Drawing and Export Workflows
• Printer Connection Setup
• Camera Setup

If Something Fails

1. Read the current status bar or disabled-button tooltip.
2. Reload after a dev build change.
3. Test the printer/camera URL directly in the browser.
4. Use raw IP if .local names fail.
5. Check USB port permission and baud rate.
6. Repair geometry before tuning slicer settings.
7. Export a settings backup for debugging.

References:

• Troubleshooting
• Printer Connection Setup
• USB Connection (Web Serial)
• Mesh Repair and Imports