> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ideatura.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installation

> Download and install Ideatura Studio, then sign in to your account.

## 1. Download Studio

Open [ideatura.ai/download](https://ideatura.ai/download) and choose the installer for your operating system.

![Studio download page with macOS selected, a Download for macOS button and a Windows tab.](https://mintcdn.com/ideatura/wAMHb3mEOTJ5C3fT/images/v2/download.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=wAMHb3mEOTJ5C3fT\&q=85\&s=594adaad5566d00e4a932877e971f7a4)

You need an Ideatura account to sign in. If you received an invitation, open it and accept it first. See [Create an account](https://docs.ideatura.ai/v2/get-started/create-an-account.md) if you still need access.

![Windows browser showing a pending Team Demo invitation and its Accept button.](https://mintcdn.com/ideatura/YujmNI_s94qy4Qqd/images/v2/account-invitation-browser-full.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=YujmNI_s94qy4Qqd\&q=85\&s=9f2e21056c23624bb5052bb90aa2b75f)

## 2. Install Studio

> [tab] Windows
>
> 1. Close Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino and Blender before installing, so their add-ins can be installed or updated.
>
> 2. Run the downloaded `.msi` installer and click Next.
>
>    ![Complete Ideatura Studio Setup Wizard window with the welcome message and Next button.](https://mintcdn.com/ideatura/NIQTpTIX0rE3XUpS/images/v2/installer-windows-welcome-hires.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=NIQTpTIX0rE3XUpS\&q=85\&s=5c76565aa161024e3ad9248497212e2a)
>
> 3. Open Read the Terms of Service. If you agree, select I have read and accept the Terms of Service and click Next.
>
>    ![Complete Windows installer window with a link to the Terms of Service and an unchecked acceptance box.](https://mintcdn.com/ideatura/NIQTpTIX0rE3XUpS/images/v2/installer-windows-terms-hires.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=NIQTpTIX0rE3XUpS\&q=85\&s=390a1c1b694bae80194b8f0b206ffae5)
>
> 4. Select Install for all users and click Next.
>
>    ![Complete Installation Scope window offering Install just for you and Install for all users, before choosing the installation scope.](https://mintcdn.com/ideatura/NIQTpTIX0rE3XUpS/images/v2/installer-windows-scope-hires.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=NIQTpTIX0rE3XUpS\&q=85\&s=0c501bfd785740a92c23dceb79b6eefe)
>
> 5. Click Install. Allow the Windows administrator prompt to continue.
>
> 6. Finish the installation and launch Ideatura Studio.

> [tab] macOS
>
> 1. Open the downloaded `.pkg` installer. Close Ideatura Studio and AutoCAD, then click Continue.
>
>    ![Complete macOS Install Ideatura Studio window on the Introduction step, with Continue at the bottom right.](https://mintcdn.com/ideatura/kNQYPcAI1wksjZPf/images/v2/installer-macos-introduction.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=kNQYPcAI1wksjZPf\&q=85\&s=59434fd29fdb7871b20935b6798230b0)
>
> 2. Open Read the Terms of Service. If you agree, select I have read and accept the Terms of Service and click Continue.
>
>    ![Complete macOS installer window on the Terms of Service step, showing the link and acceptance checkbox.](https://mintcdn.com/ideatura/wAMHb3mEOTJ5C3fT/images/v2/installer-macos-terms.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=wAMHb3mEOTJ5C3fT\&q=85\&s=aefffc6ef0be93c7f27785f629558dba)
>
> 3. Follow the remaining installation prompts and authorize the installation when macOS asks.
>
> 4. Launch Ideatura Studio when installation finishes.

## 3. Sign in

1. Click Sign in in Studio. Your browser opens for authentication; Studio shows “Waiting for the browser…”.

   ![Complete Windows Studio window before signing in, with Sign in and Create an account buttons.](https://mintcdn.com/ideatura/kNQYPcAI1wksjZPf/images/v2/studio-signin-clean.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=kNQYPcAI1wksjZPf\&q=85\&s=d4bfdb6621f388212060632f1bad1eac)

2. Complete sign-in in the browser using the account you use in the [web portal](https://app.ideatura.ai/). If you are already signed in, you will see the approval screen instead.

   ![Windows browser showing sign-in with an email field and Google, Microsoft and GitHub options.](https://mintcdn.com/ideatura/YujmNI_s94qy4Qqd/images/v2/account-signin-browser-full.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=YujmNI_s94qy4Qqd\&q=85\&s=9d7595fae1de05fc3d794ac0644c892a)

3. On Sign in to Ideatura Studio, check that the account shown is the one you want to use, then click Approve.

   If it shows a different account, switch to the account that has your Ideatura access before approving.

   ![Windows browser showing Sign in to Ideatura Studio as demo@ideatura.ai, with Approve and Cancel buttons.](https://mintcdn.com/ideatura/YujmNI_s94qy4Qqd/images/v2/studio-approve-browser-full.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=YujmNI_s94qy4Qqd\&q=85\&s=14cdd5157b3b556f44a378e50a4e4732)

4. Wait for the browser to show Signed in — you can close this window. You can now close the sign-in tab.

   ![Windows browser displaying Signed in — you can close this window.](https://mintcdn.com/ideatura/YujmNI_s94qy4Qqd/images/v2/studio-signed-in-browser-full.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=YujmNI_s94qy4Qqd\&q=85\&s=1533f75ef667e7930e33eb08311cd136)

5. Studio is ready for your first prompt. In the empty conversation, type `What can you help me with?` and send it. Read the reply to see what you can do with Ideatura.

   ![The same Studio window with What can you help me with? entered in the message box before sending.](https://mintcdn.com/ideatura/kNQYPcAI1wksjZPf/images/v2/studio-onboarding-prompt.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=kNQYPcAI1wksjZPf\&q=85\&s=d2302dbc1aba636da2f39d13d51afb8f)

   ![The same Studio conversation showing the sent question and Ideatura's reply about its capabilities.](https://mintcdn.com/ideatura/kNQYPcAI1wksjZPf/images/v2/studio-onboarding-answer.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=kNQYPcAI1wksjZPf\&q=85\&s=282a64ef68601747b45c92c0545a2592)

> [card] [3D Modeling quick start](https://docs.ideatura.ai/v2/get-started/3d-modeling-quick-start.md)
>
> Create a small IFC house directly in Studio.


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