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MillMage is in active development and in a prerelease state. Many operations and functions are not feature complete. Please report any unexpected behavior by searching for and reporting the issue or question in the MillMage Beta User Forum. Please include screenshots and as much detail as possible.

Beta Users: Finding Help

Find help and download the latest release candidate of MillMage in the MillMage Beta User Forum.

Users new to MillMage should follow the Getting Started guide.

Warning

This documentation is in active development and in a prerelease state. These documents are not complete and may include missing pages, broken links, and placeholders. Content is being updated as feedback is reviewed. Your patience is appreciated.

Getting Started

Welcome! If you're here, it probably means you're new to MillMage. If you're not sure where to begin, you're not alone — there's a lot to take in. We've created this guide to get you going with the essential concepts you need to know in order to use MillMage.

Before we begin, an important note: The current version of MillMage — and our documentation — is intended for experienced CNC users. While we can teach you how to use MillMage, we cannot teach you all of the CNC fundamentals and best practices that will be necessary for you to safely and effectively operate your machine — and there is a lot to know. If you're a CNC beginner, consult your machine's manufacturer for resources on getting started with your specific hardware.

In addition, the kinds of things you'll be able to make, and the quality of your results, depends on many factors that MillMage does not control. Those factors include the capabilities of your machine, the type of material you're working with, individual workflow decisions you make, and even ambient conditions in your workshop.

If you've got a handle on all the above and ready to get going with MillMage, read on! We'll cover:

  1. MillMage Fact Sheet
  2. Safety and Warnings
  3. Installing MillMage
  4. Adding Your Machine
  5. Defining Your Project Setup
  6. Creating a New Tool Library
  7. Assigning Operations
  8. Controlling Your CNC Machine
  9. Example MillMage Workflow
  10. Project: Catch-all Tray
  11. Next Steps

Next: MillMage Fact Sheet

For more help using MillMage, please visit our forum to talk with MillMage staff and users, or email support.