> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://beta.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-preview/Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA/beta/images/studio/download.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA\&q=85\&s=352aa4c880aeab294f171cf3b6e511f8)

You need an Ideatura account to sign in. If you received an invitation, open it and accept it first. See [Create an account](https://beta.docs.ideatura.ai/beta/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-preview/Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA/beta/images/studio/account-invitation-browser-full.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA\&q=85\&s=87bbecc1c47cf6b35536e5dc893f908f)

## 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-preview/Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA/beta/images/studio/installer-windows-welcome-hires.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA\&q=85\&s=7c12d455919b29dc4316d537c68e9d42)
>
> 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-preview/Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA/beta/images/studio/installer-windows-terms-hires.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA\&q=85\&s=927245f3e2b234fc0cc692fa449580c4)
>
> 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-preview/Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA/beta/images/studio/installer-windows-scope-hires.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA\&q=85\&s=715990608e77db3d97d1fe52290c3b51)
>
> 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-preview/Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA/beta/images/studio/installer-macos-introduction.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA\&q=85\&s=cee6d62139670a0de41e5c68c7281440)
>
> 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-preview/Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA/beta/images/studio/installer-macos-terms.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA\&q=85\&s=8d00e35b814b0677539068e49ef51590)
>
> 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-preview/Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA/beta/images/studio/studio-signin-clean.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA\&q=85\&s=02e055ec520c289c48836475abeaa880)

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-preview/Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA/beta/images/studio/account-signin-browser-full.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA\&q=85\&s=b17482ec972095330db31a1743a83d67)

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-preview/Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA/beta/images/studio/studio-approve-browser-full.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA\&q=85\&s=dc01b023b6666bc94d8df5f0945cc1a4)

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-preview/Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA/beta/images/studio/studio-signed-in-browser-full.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA\&q=85\&s=2c5bcbaab7390035fb4e9069ab19e7bf)

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-preview/Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA/beta/images/studio/studio-onboarding-prompt.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA\&q=85\&s=cad842ceca9cba7628bce361cd941af3)

   ![The same Studio conversation showing the sent question and Ideatura's reply about its capabilities.](https://mintcdn.com/ideatura-preview/Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA/beta/images/studio/studio-onboarding-answer.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Gx2zWggm-yZCFxBA\&q=85\&s=0e61b5106bbce602081aaca4912452d5)

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


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