Settings

Customize AutoCalcs to your preferences.

Accessing Settings

Open Settings from the menu or click the gear icon.

Visual Settings

  • Node Size: Size of node markers (default: 0.12)
  • Line Thickness: Width of member lines (default: 1.5)
  • Theme: Light, Dark, or System

Snapping Settings

Control snap behavior while drawing:

  • Node Snap: Snap to existing nodes
  • Midpoint Snap: Snap to member midpoints
  • X/Y/Z Axis Snap: Snap to axis directions
  • 30° Snap: Snap to 30° increments
  • 45° Snap: Snap to 45° increments

Unit Settings

Choose your preferred unit system:

Metric

  • Length: m, mm
  • Force: kN, N
  • Moment: kN·m
  • Stress: MPa

Imperial

  • Length: ft, in
  • Force: kip, lb
  • Moment: kip·ft
  • Stress: ksi

Hotkey Settings

Customize keyboard shortcuts:

  1. Go to Settings → Hotkeys
  2. Click on a shortcut to change it
  3. Press the new key combination
  4. Click Save

Reset to defaults if needed.

Saving Settings

Settings are automatically saved:

  • To browser storage (local)
  • To your account (when signed in)

Settings sync across devices when signed in.